Mount Athos Handcrafted Prayer Item Made from Fragrant “Tears of the Virgin Mary” Seeds

Description Prayer Handicraft from the “Tears of the Virgin Mary” This prayer handicraft is distinguished by the natural seeds of the “Tears of the Virgin Mary” plant, which are used in its creation and valued for their delicate, natural fragrance. It consists of a total of 33 beads, symbolically representing these sacred seeds, and is adorned with small metal crosses and decorative metal elements placed between the beads. “Tears of the Virgin Mary”: Name & Symbolism This prayer handicraft accompanies prayer and helps maintain focus and concentration. It may also be carried as a devotional keepsake, serving as a reminder of the presence of Christ and the Virgin Mary in daily life. Crafted from the seeds of the Tears of the Virgin Mary plant, it is also a meaningful and thoughtful gift for friends and family. According to tradition, this plant grew beneath the Cross of Christ from the tears shed by the Virgin Mary as she mourned the Passion and loss of her Son. Another version of the tradition tells of a monk who was sorrowful because he could not learn to make a prayer rope. The Virgin Mary appeared to him and asked why he was distressed. When he explained his difficulty, she gave him the seeds of this plant and said: “Take my tears, cultivate them, and make prayer beads. And pray: ‘Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me. Most Holy Theotokos, save us.’” Specifications Origin: Mount Athos, Greece Beads: 33