Wool Prayer Rope from Mount Athos (Crimson Bead)

This wooden cross, entirely carved by hand, is the handiwork of the monk Father Galaktion of Saint Dimitrios' Cell* in Kapsala, Mount Athos, Greece.

The cross is made of boxwood, a type of wood with a smooth texture, ideal for carving as it holds crisp and fine details. Boxwood has a yellowish color but acquires an elegant darker patina over time.

Hold the cross in your hand as a praying tool, or wear it as a necklace (a black satin cord is included).

Wood tone and wood grain, carving details and dimensions may vary as this is a handmade product. 

*The ascetic Cell of Saint Dimitrios belonged priorly to Father Irodion of Kapsala, the Holy Fool (1904-1990).

Total cord length: 29.5" (75 cm)

This item was meticulously handcrafted by monks in Mount Athos. While crafting each one, the monks are simultaneously engaged in prayer and concentration, making these items a true blessing! With the purchase of this item, you are also supporting the monastic communities of Mount Athos, Greece. 

Handmade by monks in Mount Athos, this waxed thread knitted cross with a center bead is long enough to be worn as a necklace or hung from a car rearview mirror. 

This cross makes the perfect small gift for multiple occasions and is suitable for women, men and young adults! 

Choose between two color and two cord sizes.

The dimensions of the cross and rope may slightly vary as this is a handmade product. No two items are exactly identical. 

Medium cord size: 11.2” 

Large cord size: 13” 

Cross size: 1.3” x 0.8” x 0.2”

This knitted cross was meticulously handcrafted by monks in Mount Athos. While crafting each cross, the monks are simultaneously engaged in prayer and concentration, making these items a true blessing! With the purchase of this item you are also supporting the monastic communities of Mount Athos, Greece. 

Not recommended for children. 

This beautiful Pendant Necklace is crafted with walnut wood. Wear it as a necklace or use it as a praying tool. It can also be used as a car rearview mirror pendant. 

Approximate length of the necklace: 24" 

Approximate size of the cross: 1.3" x 0.8" x 0.15"

Choose between light wood or dark wood.

With the purchase of this item you are supporting the monastic communities of Mount Athos, Greece.

100% organic wool. Handcrafted, following the exact traditional method that has been used for hundreds of years! 

“Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner!”

The simplest most perfect prayer for any situation - throwing ourselves on the mercy of our beloved Christ, assured that He knows best for our lives, better than our own wants and requests. The monastic fathers of the Church encourage us to learn to say the Jesus Prayer in our hearts at all times and in every hour. The prayer rope is a perfect tool to learn to pray in this fashion, holding the rope in the right hand and thumbing through a knot each time we say the prayer. 

This is the handiwork of the monks of the Monastic Cell of St. John Chrysostom of the Koutloumousiou Monastery, Mount Athos, Greece. 

• 33 Knots Prayer Bracelet with a knitted cross 
• 50 Knots Prayer Rope with a knitted cross and a rich tassel
• 100 Knots Prayer Rope with a knitted cross and a rich tassel 

Due to the handmade nature of this product, there may be slight variations in the size and/or craftmanship, making each item unique. The color, size and shape of the beads may also slightly vary. 

Handcrafted by monks in Mount Athos, these wool prayer ropes are offered in two knitting styles (loosely wound & tightly wound). 

Dimensions:

Loose / 100 knots: 13.5” (34.3 cm)

Tight / 100 Knots: 11” (27.9 cm)

Due to the handmade nature of this product, there may be slight variations in the size and/or craftmanship, making each item unique. The color, size and shape of the beads may also slightly vary. These prayer ropes have plastic beads. 

This prayer rope was meticulously handcrafted by monks in Mount Athos. While crafting each one, the monks are simultaneously engaged in prayer and concentration, making these items a true blessing! With the purchase of this item you are also supporting the monastic communities of Mount Athos, Greece.