Handmade Incense in Paste Form in Various Scents – Mount Athos

Description

The Handmade Incense in Paste Form from Mount Athos is a 100% authentic monastic product. The production of incense is a craft carried out by monks, especially those in cells and hermitages, as a form of handiwork that supports their livelihood. It is made with great care, attention, and the personal dedication of the monks, as its preparation requires labor-intensive work and passes through many stages before reaching its final form. All of this is combined with deep prayer, as incense is used in divine worship.

The Athonite fathers have a centuries-old tradition in the production of handmade incense, renowned for its quality and unique fragrance.

Incense and Symbolism

Incense symbolizes our prayer rising to the throne of God. Its smoke and fragrance ascend upward, representing the Christian’s prayer which, when offered with the warmth of the heart, rises to heaven and reaches God the Father.

The offering of incense is a commandment of God, originating from the Old Testament. This blessed practice is a key element of Orthodox tradition and worship. “Let my prayer be set forth before You as incense,” is mentioned in the second verse of Psalm 141, which is read every evening during the Vespers service.

Method of Use

Incense burning is not limited to the church during services. Every Christian is encouraged to maintain this beautiful and blessed practice at home, so their prayer may be heard by God.

Place a small piece of the incense paste on a lit charcoal inside the censer. The paste burns smokelessly, releasing its wonderful fragrance as it heats and melts. The Mount Athos paste incense lasts for several hours, and its delightful aromas will bring the fragrance and blessings of Mount Athos to you and your home.

Origin: Mount Athos
Net Weight: 10g