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PRAYER BEADS AND JESUS PANTOCRATOR ICON ROSARY POUCH
This set includes a set of 30 prayer beads on a cord and a tapestry pouch to store them in. The wood beads are divided in three sets of 10 separated by three smaller spacer beads and a lighter wood cross shaped bead for extra prayers or intentions and a tassel at the end..
The Eastern Christian Chotki is a very ancient form of prayer that predates the rosary dating back to at least the 5th century. The traditional prayer of the prayer beads is an adaptation of the prayer of the publican who cried out, “O God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” (LK 18: 9-14) The Lord said that this man went home from the Temple justified. The prayer rope, is used to focus one’s thoughts on the “Jesus Prayer” or “Prayer of the Heart”. A popular rendition of this prayer is:
“Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, have mercy on me, a sinner”.
When not in use the chotki can be wrapped around the left wrist like a bracelet — but never as a decoration — as a reminder to pray without ceasing. The prayer itself is an act of humility calling out for God’s merciful help. The tassel at the end is to dry one’s tears.
Made in Ukraine.