The Knotted Cord used by Russian Monks is the old Slavonic Vervitsa, which is made with 103 knots or beads, separated as follows by means of four larger beads: The first of the larger beads is followed by 17 small beads, the second large bead by 33 small ones, the third large bead by 40 small ones, and the fourth large bead by 12 small ones; an additioanl small bead is added at the end.
--N.F. Robinson, Monasticism in the Orthodox Churches
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But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the LORD. The 6mm prayer beads of this vervitsa are green aventurine, to represent the person who fears God, because green is the color of new life - the glory we receive at Baptism. The divider beads are 10mm yellow "new jade", to represent the glory we can attain in our quest to live the virtuous life. The cross is antiqued bone, chosen because it so nicely matches the divider beads, showing that it is the Cross of Christ that makes us receptive to the glory of God. Strung on .019" platinum-quality flexwire. |  |
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This artisan chotki will be shipped inside a black velveteen pouch, with the lovely acrylic gift box pictured here.
All chotkis are shipped with two sets of instructions: one for praying them in the traditional Eastern Rite manner, and the other in a more latinized "chaplet" style. Purchases over $200 will receive FREE shipping. |
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