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 6:17) in the everlasting Jesus prayer by which you should have the name of the 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, although prayer ropes with 50 or 33 knots can also be found in use today. Hermits in their cells may have prayer ropes with as many as 300 or 500 knots in them. The prayer rope is symbolizing the flock of Christ though in modern times other materials are used also. The traditional color of the rope is black (symbolizing mourning for one's sins), with either black or colored beads. When praying, the user normally holds the prayer rope in the left hand, leaving the right hand free to make the Sign of the Cross. When not in use, the prayer rope is traditionally wrapped around the left wrist so that it continues to remind one to pray without ceasing. If this is impractical, it may be placed in the (left) pocket, but should not be hung around the neck or suspended from the belt. The reason for this is humility: one should not be ostentatious or conspicuous in displaying the prayer rope for others to see. 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.
B**G
Great product and amazing value!
Such a beautiful piece and from a monastery to boot! I highly suggest this product it’s a wonderful fit. It’s not intended to go around your wrist but it can stretch. The use is to have it around your hand so that it’s easy access to track prayers and also (in my case) a great reminder for me to use my right hand for God’s will and not my own.
M**E
It is exactly what is described wonderful
The quality was wonderful, it has great craftsmanship, it is a bit small but works with a purpose, love the color.
R**L
GOC Cross Wrist Bracelet
I’ve been wearing it for quite some time exactly as I expected the well-made bracelet that I would buy again
C**A
it's so tiny! will not fit anybody older than 6 months
i liked the idea of a blessed Christian handmade Prayer Rope and wanted to gift it to an adult man but when i received it i was unpleasantly surprized at ho tiny it was - i'm not even sure it will fit an 8-month-old baby!
T**
It's great.
Like others have said, the bracelet is small BUT it does in fact fit any size of wrist. It will stretch onto your wrist comfortably no matter your size.
A**Y
Tiny
This is tiny, and does not stretch. If you're older than 10, this will not fit your wrist.
L**A
Looks small but stretched to fit perfectly
Love them! At first glance it does look extremely tiny but after watching the videos in the product description of how it stretches and eventually will shrink back down, I was able to fit it over mine and my husband’s (who is a typical guy with large hands and wrists). As far as the durability, there has been no wear and tear to either of ours after a month and he works doing manual labor daily. We will definitely be buying some for the rest of the family
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