Chains

 Chains called various metal chains, rings, bands, crosses, etc. etc., carried on the body for the humility of the flesh of Christian ascetics, most monks. They are usually worn on the naked body in order to achieve the greatest hardships. Some chains specially supply spikes to inflict maximum pain. Weight worn on the body of the metal sometimes up to several tens of kilograms. It is believed that the benefits of chains monk should hide their presence, not flaunting. The fact that some Christian ascetics had chains, sometimes recognized only after their death.