Description

Prayer Ring Rosary

A rosary or prayer rope is a string, usually made of black wool, woven into knots. It is a prayer aid used by monks, clergy, and lay people of the Eastern Orthodox Christian faith.

Each section of the rosary has a symbolic meaning. It is primarily made of wool to remind the members of the Church that they are the rational sheep of Jesus Christ (John 10:11). It is black in color, symbolizing the mourning for sins, as “no one is without sin” (see 1 Kings 8:46, Job 4:17, Romans 3:9-12, etc.). The rosary also bears a cross to remind us “that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).

Reading spiritual books and attending the services of the Church is good and beneficial. However, for those who do not have the opportunity to do so, the rosary can sometimes replace other means. With each knot, the name of the Lord Jesus is invoked, saying the brief prayer: “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me” or simply “Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me.”

The authentic Mount Athos prayer rosary features one blue bead. It is made in the traditional manner and blessed by the monks of Mount Athos.

Diameter: 1 cm

Origin: Mount Athos