Description

Prayer Rope Ring

A prayer rope, or “komboskini,” is a cord, typically made of black woolen thread, woven into knots. It serves as a prayer aid for monks, clergy, and laity of the Eastern Orthodox Christian faith.

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

Reading spiritual books and attending Church services are good and beneficial. However, for those who do not have this opportunity, the prayer rope can sometimes replace other means. With each knot, you call upon the name of the Lord Jesus, 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 Athonite prayer rope bears one bead in blue color. It is made in the traditional way and blessed by the monks of Mount Athos.

Diameter: 1 cm

Origin: Mount Athos