Iconsgr Handmade Blessed Christian Orthodox Komboskoini Prayer Rope 100 Knots Wool Pentant Black Blessed prayer rope 100 knots from Mt. Athos Black color with cross A prayer rope (Greek: , komboskini; Russian: , chotki (most common term) or , vervitsa (literal translation); Romanian: metanii / metanier; Macedonian and Serbian: , broyanitsa; Bulgarian: , broyenitsa) 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. 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. Handmade item, color of the beads may vary