Braided Bracelet | Saint Nicholas

The bracelet consists of small knots and an icon, which makes it not just a piece of jewelry, but a Christian symbol of faith. Thanks to a special braiding technique, the bracelet can be easily stretched by increasing the distance between the knots. This means it's is suitable for different wrist sizes.

The piece is available in two variations: classic 925 sterling silver for lovers of simplicity, or gold-plated silver for those who prefer a warm glow.

Komboskini bracelets

The name of the Greek "komboskini" bracelets reflects their essence and purpose: in Greek, kombos (κόμπος) means "knot", and skini (σχοινί) is a rope or cord.

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.

Saint Nicholas

Saint Nicholas of Myra, also known as Nicholas of Bari, is revered by Orthodox Christians as a Wonderworker. Saint Nicholas was a native of the Lycian city of Patara. He was born about 270 into a family that owned a fishing fleet; he was a skilled seaman, and later became bishop of Myra. That is why in iconography he is usually depicted with a mitre on his head - as a symbol of bishopric.

To the laymen world, Nicholas the Wonderworker is known primarily as a prototype of Santa Claus. The reason was the saint's life, which is an example of kindness, generosity and unselfishness. Coming from a wealthy family, he inherited his parents' fortune, most of which he gave to charity. The tale of the poor man is especially well known. This man had three daughters whom he could not marry off as he had nothing to give them as a dowry. It meant that they were to remain unmarried and live in poverty. Nicholas learned of the poor man's sorrows and wanted to help him. But modesty prevented him from doing so openly, so he came to the poor man's house under cover of night and threw three purses of gold through his window (according to another version, through the chimney).

In the main cathedral of Stavronikita Monastery on Holy Mount Athos there is a miracle-working icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. The relics of the saint rest in the basilica of the Italian city of Bari.

Handmade on Mount Athos and sold by Metamorfosi (Athos Gifts). Ships from Greece within 5 business days, with US duties and taxes prepaid.