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Prayer ropes are traditionally black: You may, however, choose a different colored cord.

An Orthodox Prayer Rope has 33 knots, 50 knots, or 100 knots. On ropes of 50 or 100 knots, there is typically a bead every 25 knots. For the 33 knot rope, no bead is necessary (though I use a bead on prayer ropes of this size). I've not heard that one kind of bead is any more appropriate than another: Though remember when you shop for beads that you will be pushing 2 cords, each 2mm thick, through the bead (beads should have a large enough opening to accommodate the cords).

Church model created with Google Sketchup. Built "to scale" (based on an architectural drawing which has since gone through some slight modifications). With input from Father Alexis as to window placement, brick color, and an approximation of the actual dome and cross. Note: This is only a conceptualization. Specific window styles and choice of brick as well as trim colors, landscaping, and other aesthetic choices may result in the church looking somewhat different than this when completed. ¹

1. Church Model created with Google Sketchup. Background created with Bryce (reduced from a large poster sized graphic image). ^

"When Jesus was forty days old, Mary and Joseph took Him to the Temple in Jerusalem. They were not wealthy, so they took two turtle doves with them to offer as a sacrifice at the Temple. As they arrived at the Temple, Mary and Joseph were met by a very old man named Simeon.