Description Monastic Prayer Rope with Integrated Cross and 100 Knots The Monastic Prayer Rope with the integrated cross is an authentic handcrafted item made by the monks. It is handmade with great prayer by the nuns at the Holy Monastery of Saint Nicholas in Serres. Following the centuries-old monastic tradition, the nuns create handmade crafts, with prayer ropes being the most common, while they simultaneously pray to God for the salvation of all people. Their handcrafted items are genuine monastic creations that bring abundant blessings to those who use them. The Monastic Prayer Rope with the integrated cross is made from 100 knots. Its weave is loose, and between the knots, there are three beads. The distinctive feature of this particular prayer rope is that the cross is not hanging at the end but is contained within the woven knots. Available in 4 colors: black, red, blue, and light blue. What is the Prayer Rope? The Prayer Rope is a cord, usually made of black wool or silk thread, woven into knots, commonly 33, 100, or 300. It is an important aid for prayer and is used by monks, clergy, and laypeople alike. Each part of the Prayer Rope has symbolic meaning. The most common color for the Prayer Rope is black, which symbolizes the mourning of Christians for their sins. The Prayer Rope ends in a cross, to remind those who use it of Jesus’ crucifixion and sacrifice for the salvation of all people. How is the Monastic Prayer Rope Used? The Monastic Prayer Rope is an extremely useful aid for prayer time and the liturgical services of the Church. On each knot, we invoke the name of the Lord, saying the brief prayer “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me.” By holding the Monastic Prayer Rope and saying the prayer on each knot, we dedicate ourselves to prayer. Our minds focus during the services and become fixed on the words of the prayer. Origin: Holy Monastery of Saint Nicholas, Serres Net Weight: 24g Colors: Black | Red | Light Blue | Blue
