Jesus Beads Chotki Russian Greek Byzantine Prayer Beads B brigittine rosary It is more of a

It is more of a maroon red like the crucifix

medieval Europe was in a state of ongoing war with the expanding Moslem world

and is also found in other countries and later art

Gorgeous glossy black hematite beads with delicate lacy caps and fine goldtone chain

She was a favourite saint of St Jean Vianney the Cure of Ars

Jesus Beads Chotki Russian Greek Byzantine Prayer Beads B brigittine rosary It is more of aA strand of 100 wooden beads, the Jesus Beads are a devotional rosary honoring the name of Jesus and imploring the mercy of God. A printed card includes a brief explanation and history: Jesus Beads originated in the tradition of the Orthodox and Eastern Byzantine Catholic Churches. Called a chotki, this knotted cord strand has 100 black wood beads with "Jesus" ichthys (fish) beads which separate them into groups of 25 beads, a Byzantine icon style