Handcrafted Black Silk Orthodox Prayer Rope 100 Knots with Gold Plated Virgin Mary Cross & Beads (45cm - 17.7in)

A Radiant Companion of Daily Prayer — Handcrafted Black Silk Orthodox Prayer Rope with Gold-Plated Mount Athos Virgin Mary Cross

Enhance your daily devotional rule and personal prayer space with our premium Handcrafted Black Silk Orthodox Prayer Rope (Komboskini). Masterfully tied with traditional monastic knots, this 100-knot prayer rope measures approximately 45 cm (17.7 inches) in loop length, featuring a 10 cm (3.9 inches) silky black tassel, bringing the total length to 55 cm (21.6 inches). Crafted from high-luster, silky-soft thread in a timeless monastic black, it is beautifully accented with gold-plated metal beads and a carved gold-toned metal cross depicting the Holy Virgin Mary (Panagia) of Mount Athos.

* Available in our e-shop in multiple color options to choose from!

🕊️ The Sacred Tradition: The Orthodox Prayer Rope (Komboskini)

In Eastern Orthodox Christian monastic practice, the prayer rope serves as an essential tool for unceasing prayer, spiritual focus, and inner peace:

• 100 Traditional Monastic Knots: Each knot is intricately tied with seven intertwined crosses, symbolizing spiritual protection and serving as a rhythmic guide for reciting the Jesus Prayer ("Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner").
• Virgin Mary of Mount Athos Cross: The carved gold-plated metal cross features the sacred relief icon of the Mother of God (Panagia), bringing a direct spiritual blessing from the Holy Mountain tradition into your daily life.
• Golden Divider Beads: Elegantly spaced with gold-painted metal divider beads and accent pearls that help track prayer counts while adding a sophisticated ecclesiastical aesthetic.

✨ Premium Craftsmanship & Silky Tactile Comfort

• High-Quality Silk Thread: Hand-tied from premium silk rope that feels soft, smooth, and lightweight against the skin, making it comfortable to hold during long prayer sessions.
• Graceful Silky Tassel: Features a long, elegant black tassel designed to absorb holy oil/myrrh or simply serve as a symbol of divine grace and mercy flowing from prayer.
• A Blessed Spiritual Gift: Makes a deeply thoughtful and comforting gift for baptisms, name days, weddings, ordinations, or anyone seeking a traditional monastic prayer tool.

Dimensions & Specifications:

• Loop Length: ~45 cm (~17.7 inches)
• Tassel Length: ~10 cm (~3.9 inches)
• Total Length: ~55 cm (~21.6 inches)
• Knot Count: 100 Knots
• Material: Premium silk thread, gold-plated metal cross, gold-painted metal beads
• Cross Icon: Carved relief of the Virgin Mary of Mount Athos (Panagia)
• Color Availability: Also available in various other colors in our online store
• Origin: Handcrafted following authentic Orthodox monastic techniques