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Arkalika Christian Byzantine Orthodox Wool Black 33-Knots Wrist Bracelet Prayer Rope (Russian Ukranian Chotki – Greek Komboskini) (Red)
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About Arkalika Christian Byzantine Orthodox Wool Black
A prayer rope is a circular rope composed of a certain number of knots, most commonly 33-the number of years Christ lived on earth. Prayer ropes are used as an aid in prayer by helping us keep our mind focused on the task at hand. By using a prayer rope, the physical motion of moving the knots through your fingers calls your mind back and allows you to refocus on communicating with God. The prayer rope is traditionally made from black wool. Prayer ropes are one of the items given to an Orthodox Christian monastic at the time of tonsure. They symbolize a spiritual sword, which, as a soldier for Christ, is used to make war against the spiritual enemy by calling upon the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in a petition for mercy. Where did prayer ropes come from? We know through oral tradition, that St. Pachomius was trying to keep count of his prayer rule by tying regular knots in a rope. But the devil, who despises prayer, kept untying the rope. So, St. Pachomius then took small stones and put them in a bucket, but the devil dumped the buckets over. Finally, St. Pachomius prayed to God for help. An angel appeared and taught the saint how to tie a specific knot, formed by a series of nine crosses. The devil could not untie these knots because of the power of the Cross. Because of this, the prayer rope came to be a sacred object and is still of great importance in the life of Orthodox Christians. Today, prayer ropes are primarily made in monasteries. Though, more and more laypeople are recognizing the blessings and peace of heart that is associated with making them and seek instruction. How do we use a prayer rope? A prayer rope is simple to use. You simply hold the knots between your thumb and index finger as move it each time you say the Jesus Prayer. It serves as an external reminder to keep our mind on God. Can I use a prayer rope to pray for others? Yes. Prayer ropes can be used to pray for others.
