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Musk Incense of Mount Athos from the Holy Skete of Agia Anna

The Musk Incense from the Holy Skete of Agia Anna is a 100% authentic monastic product. The Athonite fathers have a long-standing tradition in the handmade production of incense, which stands out for its quality and fragrance.

Musk Incense is also known as frankincense because it comes from the frankincense tree. It is an aromatic resin or gum that comes from the cuts made in the trunk of this particular tree. It is one of the three gifts offered by the three Magi when they visited Jesus in Egypt.

Musk Incense and Symbolism

Musk Incense symbolizes our prayer that reaches the throne of God. The incense is placed inside the censer, above a lit charcoal. As the charcoal burns, the incense heats up, melts, and releases its wonderful fragrances.

The smoke and its fragrance rise high and symbolize the prayer of the Christian, which, when offered with the warmth of the heart, ascends to heaven and reaches God the Father.

The offering of incense is a commandment of God, dating back to the Old Testament. This blessed tradition is an element of the Orthodox tradition and worship. “Let my prayer be set forth before You as incense” is referenced in the second verse of Psalm 141, which is read every evening during Vespers.

Incensing is not only performed in the church during the church services. Every Christian is encouraged to maintain this beautiful and blessed tradition in their home, so that their prayer may be heard by God.

The Musk Incense of Mount Athos, with its wonderful fragrances, will bring to you and your home the sweet aroma and blessings of Mount Athos.