Prayer Rope Ring – Mount Athos

Description

Prayer Rope Ring

The prayer rope, known as Komboskini or Komboschoini, is a cord typically made of black wool or silk thread, tied into knots. It serves as a prayer aid for monks, clergy, and laypeople of the Orthodox Christian faith.

Each part of the prayer rope holds symbolic significance. It is traditionally made of wool to remind Church members that they are the rational sheep of Jesus Christ (John 10:11). The black color symbolizes mourning for sins, as “no one is sinless” (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 valuable and beneficial. However, for those unable to do so, the prayer rope can sometimes substitute these practices. At each knot, one invokes the name of the Lord Jesus, reciting the brief prayer, “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me,” or simply, “Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me.”

The authentic prayer rope from Mount Athos features two blue beads. It is handcrafted in the traditional way and blessed by the monks of Mount Athos.

Diameter: 2 cm
Origin: Mount Athos