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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The 6mm prayer beads of this vervitsa are royal blue lapis lazuli, with few inclusions. (This is the preferred grade of lapis lazuli in Europe.) Each bead is capped with 3mm Bali-style sterling silver daisy spacers, and separated from the next with 2mm sterling seamless round beads. The divider beads are 8mm denim blue coral, capped with sterling Bali-style bead caps and 3mm Swarovski crystals. The cross is carved from sky blue quartz. |  |
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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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