Top 10 Best Orthodox Christian Prayers

100 knots with cross from Mt. Athos. Black color. A prayer rope is a loop made up of complex knots The prayer rope is part of the habit of Eastern Orthodox monks and nuns and is employed by monastics and sometimes by others to count the number of times one has prayed the Jesus Prayer or, occasionally, other prayers. Historically, the prayer rope would typically have 100 knots.. During their tonsure religious profession Eastern Orthodox monks and nuns receive a prayer rope, with the words Accept, O brother sister name, the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God Ephesians 617 in the everlasting Jesus prayer by which you should have the name of the Lord in your soul, your thoughts, and your heart, saying always Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.. Orthodoxy regards the prayer rope as the sword of the Spirit, because prayer which is heartfelt and inspired by the grace of the Holy Spirit is a weapon that defeats the Devil..

Perfect as a Low Cost Elegant Gift for Friends Family. 100 smooth wooden beads split into groups of 25 by three black beads and one cross shaped bead.. Each bead 6 MM in diameter, ideal for average and smaller than average hands.. Moveable beads also makes tracking around the bracelet easier during prayer so that you never lose your place..