50-Knot Mount Athos Wool Prayer Rope

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the 50-Knot Mount Athos Wool Prayer Rope

The Jesus Prayer, “Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me,” also known as the prayer of the heart, is written about extensively in the Philokalia which encompasses 1,100 years of monastic wisdom. This prayer helps those who wish to purify the heart.

This 50-knot Orthodox prayer rope is handmade by the monks of Mount Athos in Greece, woven from wool in the traditional monastic manner. It is a practical tool for praying the Jesus Prayer, helping the faithful keep count and maintain focus during daily devotion.

Each rope features fifty hand-tied knots, finished with a red bead and a tassel. The tassel is said to be useful to wipe away tears of compunction during prayer, while the bead marks the divider along the rope.

The 50-knot length is a popular choice for beginners and for anyone who wants a shorter prayer rope for use throughout the day. Because the rope is handcrafted, small variations in knotting and finish are normal. No two ropes are exactly alike.

This prayer rope is a meaningful gift for baptisms, chrismations, name days, or confirmations into the Orthodox faith.

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly… in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs.”— Colossians 3:16