Neck Cross with Thick Braiding – Prayer Rope with 55 Knots – Mount Athos

Description Neck Cross with Thick Braiding and 55 Knots from Mount Athos An Athonite neck cross with thick braiding, featuring 55 knots and a cross. It is made from synthetic thread in black color. The prayer rope is not exclusive to the monks. According to the command of the Apostle Paul, “pray without ceasing,” anyone can carry a prayer rope in their pocket or another discreet place, allowing them to pray silently and unnoticed, at any time of the day. In the Garden of the Virgin Mary, the Orthodox monastic tradition defines prayer as an essential daily practice and communication with God. Whether individually or during the Sacred Services at the katholikon of the Holy Monastery, the monks dedicate themselves to prayer with fervor, leading to miraculous results. The making of the prayer rope is a ministry of the monks on Mount Athos, who, through a variety of monastic products, offer every believer a chance to experience the monastic life as a core source of nourishment for Orthodox Christians around the world.