Table Lamp, Covered Clay Lamp

Description

Covered Clay Lamp

This lamp is ideal for prayer corners, small chapels, and even the living room of the home.

It features a lid that can be detached from the base of the lamp. The lid provides extra safety, allowing you to leave the lamp burning with the lid on while you are away from home.

What the Lighting of the Lamp Symbolizes

According to Orthodox tradition, a lamp is kept lit in our home as a sign of respect and honor to God, the Virgin Mary, and the saints. The lighting of the lamp is a practice rich in Christian symbolism, as the light is compared to the Light of Christ, which illuminates every person, reminding us that we, as Christians, must be the light of the world.

The lamp reminds us that our lives should be as bright as those of the saints, illuminating our space and driving away evil. It is also a symbol of offering and gratitude, by which we thank God for life, salvation, and for all the blessings He bestows on us through His infinite love. Additionally, the oil used in the lamp, which should be high-quality olive oil, symbolizes God’s infinite mercy, while the lamp itself represents the Church.