The Prayer Rope Anthem in Orthodox Christianity is a poetic and rhythmic prayer recited with a prayer rope, traditionally invoking various figures of the faith for protection and intercession. This anthem begins by holding the prayer rope as a way to “rise up to the sky” and repeats powerful, short prayers, first to the Holy Trinity, then to Jesus Christ, the Mother of God (Theotokos), and St. John the Baptist, among others. Each invocation is repeated with the intent to overcome spiritual enemies, symbolizing the struggle against sin and evil. The origins of this type of prayer lie in the ancient Christian monastic tradition of the Jesus Prayer, often recited with a prayer rope for continuous prayer. It is used in personal devotion as a method of focus, humility, and connection with God, and holds great importance in Orthodox Christianity as a means of achieving inner peace, spiritual discipline, and reliance on divine assistance.