{"product_id":"prayer-rope-tears-of-the-virgin-mary-33-bead-enamel-cross-gold-greek-orthodox-komboskini-mount-athos-chotki","title":"Prayer Rope 'Tears of the Virgin Mary' 33 bead Enamel Cross (Gold), Greek Orthodox Komboskini, Mount Athos Chotki","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarry the prayer with you through this handmade Greek Orthodox prayer rope (\u003cem\u003ekomboskini\u003c\/em\u003e), crafted with reverence in Greece. A prayer rope is a timeless companion for the Jesus Prayer and a deeply meaningful gift for any Orthodox Christian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greek Orthodox prayer rope (komboskini \/ chotki)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnots \/ beads:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tears of the Virgin Mary seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold enamel cross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tears of the Virgin Mary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% handmade in Greece, blessed on Mount Athos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Significance of the Prayer Rope\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe prayer rope (Greek \u003cem\u003ekomboskini\u003c\/em\u003e, Russian \u003cem\u003echotki\u003c\/em\u003e, Serbian \u003cem\u003ebrojanica\u003c\/em\u003e) is a loop of woven knots used by Orthodox Christians to keep count while praying. On each knot the faithful repeat the Jesus Prayer, letting the hands support the heart in unceasing prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe prayer recited on each knot is:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e“Tears of the Virgin Mary” Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beads of this prayer rope are the natural seeds of a rare plant cultivated by the monks of Mount Athos, known as the “Tears of the Virgin Mary.” According to Athonite tradition, the plant sprang from the tears of the Theotokos; the hardened seeds are gathered and strung by hand into prayer ropes, making each piece a living link to the Holy Mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Meaningful Orthodox Gift\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented ready to offer, this komboskini is an ideal blessing for a baptism, name day, wedding, or as a heartfelt gift for a godchild, family member, or friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne size, designed to be held in the hand or worn loosely on the wrist — stretch gently to fit. Keep dry and handle with care to preserve the knots and cross.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheHolyArt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54233476038997,"sku":"komp013","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/8115\/4983\/files\/photoroom_20201216_214333.jpg?v=1782582480","url":"https:\/\/theholyart.org\/es\/products\/prayer-rope-tears-of-the-virgin-mary-33-bead-enamel-cross-gold-greek-orthodox-komboskini-mount-athos-chotki","provider":"TheHolyArt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}