Russian Prayer Rope (Chotki) brand_Hermitage Athonite Incense as read liturgically during Matins

as read liturgically during Matins on the Thursday of the fifth week

we are weak and infirm but we have to encourage others

John’s meditations on God’s loving care for the world were the fruit of his entire life

Seraphim of Sarov was healed by this icon

and a glossary of theological terms

Russian Prayer Rope (Chotki) brand_Hermitage Athonite Incense as read liturgically during MatinsThese traditional, Russian style knotted wool prayer ropes are individually handcrafted by the sisters of St. Paisius Monastery in Arizona. Woven from high quality 3 ply wool yarn, with wood divider beads, these prayer ropes may be stretched to increase the length of the rope and the distance between the knots.