Braided bracelet ΙΣ ΧΣ ΝΙΚΑ / ΧΡ ΑΩ
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Braided bracelet ΙΣ ΧΣ ΝΙΚΑ / ΧΡ ΑΩ

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SKU MB1229
5,00 €
Braided bracelet with metal insert that has an inscription ΙΣ ΧΣ ΝΙΚΑ on one side and ΧΡ ΑΩ on the other side
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Braided bracelet ΙΣ ΧΣ ΝΙΚΑ / ΧΡ ΑΩ
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Komboskini bracelet with two wooden seed beads. The metal insert woven into it depicts an inscription ΙΣ ΧΣ ΝΙΚΑ (Jesus Christ conquers) on one side and ΧΡ ΑΩ (Christ Alpha and Omega) on the other side. ΧΡ forms an abbreviation for the name of Christ; the use of the Greek letters Α and Ω (Alpha and Omega) goes back to the text of the Apocalypse: “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” (Revelation 1:8)

The bracelet is suitable for different wrist sizes due to the adjustable cord.

Komboskini bracelets

Greek komboskini bracelets are woven by the monks of the Mount Athos monasteries with prayer and for prayer. The name of the bracelet reflects its essence and purpose: in Greek, kombos (κόμπος) means "knot", and skini (σχοινί) is a rope or cord.

The weaving of the komboskini bracelets is always accompanied by continuous prayer. Tying each knot, the monk says: "Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me." Due to this, Greeks believe that komboskini bracelet protects the person who wears it. But the bracelets also have a more practical use: like prayer ropes, they are used by the prayers to go through the knots and thus count the number of prayers uttered. 

Bracelets are braided in a special way: each knot consists of 9 crosses of cord, symbolizing the nine crosses, or nine angelic ranks. Often seed beads, little crosses or icons are woven into the bracelet. Komboskini bracelets are usually worn on the wrist of the left hand, as it's closer to the heart. Believers often give such bracelets to their family and friends to remember and pray for them.

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