Myrrh – Mount Athos

Description

Authentic Mount Athos Myrrh from Monoxilite

The authentic Myrrh of Mount Athos is a genuine monastic blessing. It is a beneficial oil that contains a mixture of plants and aromatic substances.

Mount Athos Myrrh: what does it symbolize?

Myrrh is also called “oil of thanksgiving”, anointing of thanksgiving or “anointing of heaven”. Its symbolism in the Orthodox tradition is several and particularly important as the Myrrh symbolizes the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Myrrh also symbolizes the aroma of faith, tenderness of heart and devotion to the Lord. As mentioned in the Gospel, a few days before Jesus’ crucifixion, when He was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, a woman approached Him, holding an alabaster vessel with precious myrrh, with which He anointed His head (Mt 26:6-7).

Myrrh bearers got their name from myrrh. Those women who followed the Lord, along with the Virgin Mary. They remained with her during the Passion of Jesus and took care to anoint His body with myrrh, thus offering honors to their Master.

Mount Athos Myrrh: Preparation, Use and Properties!

The preparation or baking of Mount Athos Myrrh is based on the biblical description of Moses in the Book of Exodus. The relevant passage characteristically states: and the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying: And take the flowers of myrrh chosen five hundred shekels and cinnamon fragrant half of it two hundred and fifty and fragrant reed two hundred and fifty and reed fragrant two hundred and fifty and irene five hundred shekels of the saint and oil of oils and poetry this oil anointing holy, myrrh myrrh myrrh art of smell, Anointing is holy (Exodus 30:22-25).

Available in practical roll on packaging to carry with you at all times.

Mount Athos myrrh is not drinkable and is used only externally!

Origin: Mount Athos
Net Weight: 10 ml