Jewelry and Prayer Items

This wooden cross, entirely carved by hand, is the handiwork of the monk Father Galaktion of Saint Dimitrios' Cell* in Kapsala, Mount Athos, Greece.

The cross is made of boxwood, a type of wood with a smooth texture, ideal for carving as it holds crisp and fine details. Boxwood has a yellowish color but acquires an elegant darker patina over time.

Hold the cross in your hand as a praying tool, or wear it as a necklace (a black satin cord is included).

Wood tone and wood grain, carving details and dimensions may vary as this is a handmade product.

*The ascetic Cell of Saint Dimitrios belonged previously to Father Irodion of Kapsala, the Holy Fool (1904-1990).

Total cord length: 29.5" (75 cm)

This item was meticulously handcrafted by monks in Mount Athos. While crafting each one, the monks are simultaneously engaged in prayer and concentration, making these items a true blessing! With the purchase of this item, you are also supporting the monastic communities of Mount Athos, Greece.

Handmade by monks in Mount Athos, this waxed thread knitted cross with a center bead is long enough to be worn as a necklace or hung from a car rearview mirror.

This cross makes the perfect small gift for multiple occasions and is suitable for women, men and young adults!

Choose between two color and two cord sizes.

The dimensions of the cross and rope may slightly vary as this is a handmade product. The bead color varies. No two items are exactly identical.

Medium cord size: 11.2"

Large cord size: 13"

Cross size: 1.3" x 0.8" x 0.2"

This knitted cross was meticulously handcrafted by monks in Mount Athos. While crafting each cross, the monks are simultaneously engaged in prayer and concentration, making these items a true blessing! With the purchase of this item you are also supporting the monastic communities of Mount Athos, Greece.

Not recommended for children.

These 33-knot wool prayer bracelets are made from 100% organic wool and embellished with two chestnut wood beads. They are handcrafted by monks in Mount Athos using the exact traditional method that has been in place for hundreds of years!

Available in two colors: Light Chestnut Wood Beads or Dark Chestnut Wood Beads.

Ideal for small / medium wrists.

These prayer bracelets are the handiwork of the monks of the Monastic Cell of St. John Chrysostom of the Koutloumousiou Monastery, Mount Athos, Greece.

These prayerbracelets were meticulously handcrafted by monks in Mount Athos. While crafting each one, the monks are simultaneously engaged in prayer and concentration, making these items a true blessing! With the purchase of this item you are also supporting the monastic communities of Mount Athos, Greece.

These prayer ropes are made from 100% organic wool and are embellished with light wood beads. Handcrafted, following the exact traditional method that has been used for hundreds of years!

"Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner!"

The simplest most perfect prayer for any situation - throwing ourselves on the mercy of our beloved Christ, assured that He knows best for our lives, better than our own wants and requests. The monastic fathers of the Church encourage us to learn to say the Jesus Prayer in our hearts at all times and in every hour. These prayer ropes are handmade on the Holy Mountain by monks engaged in prayer in the way Orthodox Christians should strive to be.

These prayer bracelets are the handiwork of the monk Father Georgio, from the cell of Saint John Chrysostom in Karyes, Mount Athos, Greece.

Due to the handmade nature of this product, there may be slight variations in the size and/or craftmanship, making each item unique. The color, size and shape of the beads may also slightly vary.