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Orthodox 50-knot wrist prayer rope komboskini, handmade knotted wool

Prayer on Your Wrist: How to Pray Through the Day with a Komboskini

A small knotted band on the wrist can turn a waiting room, a traffic light, or a busy afternoon into a moment of prayer. Here is how to pray the...
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Three Bars and a Slanted Footrest: Reading the Orthodox Cross in Your Home

Why does the Orthodox cross have three bars and a slanted footrest? Discover what each part means, how a wooden cross is made, and where to place one in your...
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Orthodox wooden hanging cross with metal crucifix icon for car and prayer corner
Orthodox prayer rope (komboskini), 100 knots with cross and tassel

The Prayer Rope: How the Komboskini Is Made on Mount Athos and How to Pray With It

What is an Orthodox prayer rope? Learn how the komboskini is made by hand on Mount Athos, the meaning of its knots, cross and tassel, and how to pray the...
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Why Orthodox Christians Wear a Cross — and the Story Behind Saint Nina's Vine Cross

For an Orthodox Christian the cross is a confession of faith, a shield, and a daily reminder of Christ. Discover the meaning of the cross and the story of Saint...
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Saint Nina Orthodox wooden baptism cross
A Comprehensive Guide to the Apostles' Fast: History, Significance & Fasting Rules

A Comprehensive Guide to the Apostles' Fast: History, Significance & Fasting Rules

The Apostles' Fast, also known as the Saint Peter and Paul fast, holds a meaningful place within the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition. Positioned in the liturgical calendar after the celebration... Read More
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Supervision and Guidance from the Georgian Orthodox Church: Origins, Heritage & Influence

In cities like Toronto, the Georgian Orthodox Church offers far more than a place of worship; it serves as a living bridge connecting Georgian immigrants with their rich spiritual and... Read More
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Supervision and Guidance from the Georgian Orthodox Church: Origins, Heritage & Influence

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