Jesus prayer Mt Athos in Greek

The Jesus Prayer is a central practice in Greek Orthodox Christianity, particularly among the monks of Mount Athos, a monastic community in Greece known as the "Holy Mountain." This short, repetitive prayer—"Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner"—is rooted in the hesychastic tradition, which emphasizes inner stillness, contemplation, and union with God. On Mount Athos, this prayer is often chanted or recited rhythmically, accompanied by the use of a prayer rope (komboskini), to focus the mind and heart during long periods of worship or personal devotion.
The chants associated with the Jesus Prayer from Mount Athos are typically performed in the Byzantine musical tradition, characterized by monophonic melodies, rich vocal tones, and a meditative quality that reflects the spiritual depth of the practice. These chants are not just musical expressions but acts of prayer, intended to draw the chanter and listener closer to divine presence. The monks, living in a community that has preserved Orthodox traditions for over a thousand years, perform these chants in Greek, often in the dimly lit chapels of their monasteries, surrounded by icons and the scent of incense.

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