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Orthidox prayer Rope

 Yes, I can provide the exact words of the Jesus Prayer and describe its use with the prayer rope in the Eastern Orthodox tradition, based on authoritative sources. The Jesus Prayer is a central practice in Orthodoxy, often recited with a prayer rope (komboskini or chotki), and its wording is well-documented.The Jesus PrayerThe most common form of the Jesus Prayer in the Eastern Orthodox Church is:

"Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner."Variations: Shorter versions exist, such as:"Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me."

"Lord, have mercy."

Context: The prayer is rooted in biblical phrases, like the tax collector’s plea in Luke 18:13 ("God, be merciful to me, a sinner") and the confession of Jesus as the Son of God (e.g., Matthew 16:16). It is used in personal devotion, communal worship, and the mystical tradition of hesychasm (inner stillness).

The Prayer Rope and Its UseDescription: The prayer rope is a knotted cord (typically wool, with 33, 50, or 100 knots) used to count repetitions of the Jesus Prayer or, less commonly, other prayers like those to the Virgin Mary ("Most Holy Theotokos, save us").

Practice: The user holds the rope, moving a finger along each knot while reciting the Jesus Prayer.

The goal is to internalize the prayer, often aiming for "prayer of the heart" (continuous, heartfelt prayer), as taught in The Way of a Pilgrim and by hesychast saints like St. Gregory Palamas.

Unlike the Catholic rosary, which follows a structured cycle of mysteries and prayers, the prayer rope focuses on simplicity and repetition, often without a fixed number of recitations.

Other Prayers: While the Jesus Prayer is primary, some Orthodox may use the rope for prayers to the Theotokos or saints (e.g., "O Saint [Name], pray for us"), though this is less standardized.

SourcesOrthodox Church in America (OCA.org): Details the Jesus Prayer and prayer rope use.

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese: Explains prayer ropes and devotional practices.

Orthodox Faith (orthodoxfaith.la): Clarifies prayer rope’s role vs. rosary.

Ancient Faith Ministries: Describes prayers to saints and Theotokos with ropes.

The Way of a Pilgrim (trans. St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press): Classic text on the Jesus Prayer’s use with prayer ropes.

If you’d like a specific prayer text (e.g., a Marian prayer used with the rope) or more details on how the prayer rope is used in practice (e.g., in monastic settings), let me know!

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