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Authentic Frankincense by Father Theofilos on Konstamonitou Monastery - 50gr

6.00€
Approximately $6.96
Magnolia
Sku:TH.003.220
Availability: Available

Traditional handmade frankincense of Greek Orthodox father Theofilos in the Monastery of Konstamonitou on Mount Athos. Made from the finest natural ingredients in a variety of scents.

Quantity: 50 gr.

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Experience the timeless beauty of traditional frankincense, handcrafted by Greek Orthodox father Theofilos at the Konstamonitou Monastery on Mount Athos. This premium incense is meticulously crafted using the finest natural ingredients and aromas, blended in precise proportions to create a truly exceptional fragrance. Each piece is lovingly kneaded and dried to ensure optimal texture and aroma. The finished product is then carefully cut and coated in magnesia powder to prevent sticking and ensure even burning. Enjoy a clean, pleasant scent that fills your space without leaving behind any residue. As the Mount Athos incense smoke rises silently in the air, it becomes the bridge between human prayer and God's grace. 'Let my prayer be accepted as sweet-smelling incense in your presence. Let the lifting up of my hands in prayer be accepted as an evening sacrifice.' Each spiral of smoke carries the devotion and reverence of the monks of Mount Athos, who pray day and night within the sacred monasteries. The incense becomes a symbol of pure offering, kindled with the same flame that burns in the heart of every believer. In its smoke the unacknowledged desires and whispers of the soul find expression, as they unite with the Divine in a sacred, eternal conversation. In each breath of smoke, earth and sky meet and prayer becomes an eternal sacrifice of offering.

Quantity: 50 gr.

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Fragrance: Magnolia
Incense content: 50 g
Monastery: Monastery of Konstamonitou
Mount Athos Frankincense: Frankincense
Authentic Mount Athos incense is a product of prayer and spiritual labor (diakonima). The Athonite Fathers craft it using traditional centuries-old methods, kneading pure resin (tears) with premium floral oils. This spiritual process ensures a unique fragrance that enhances prayer and devotion, burning cleanly without any scorched odor.
The best incense is widely considered to be the handmade Mount Athos Musk frankincense (Moschothymiama). Its quality is defined by the longevity of its scent and the purity of its ingredients. At Monastic Republic, we offer selections from Holy Cells and monasteries on Mount Athos, where the Fathers have preserved the unadulterated art of incense making for generations.
When looking for the best frankincense for home use, it is important to choose a scent that aids focus without being overwhelming. Mount Athos varieties like Byzantine Lily, Myrrh, or Night Flower are ideal. Their aroma lingers for hours, recreating the sanctified atmosphere of an Orthodox Temple within your own home.
Since incense is offered as a sacrifice of spiritual fragrance, its remains are considered blessed. The proper way to dispose of incense ash and unburned resin is to place them in a clean, undisturbed natural spot: in the sea, a river, or your garden soil or flower pots, away from areas where people walk or where trash is kept.
The most common incense prayer is: Let my prayer arise in Thy sight as incense... Alternatively, as you cense your icons and your home, the Fathers encourage us to say the Jesus Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me.
To burn incense with charcoal, first hold a charcoal tablet with tongs and light it until it starts to spark. Place the charcoal in a heat-resistant burner filled with sand or stones. Wait about 1 to 2 minutes until the charcoal is covered in grey ash and glowing red. Then place a few small pieces of Athonite resin incense on top. The heat will slowly release the fragrance.