Description
The Inspiration: An Olfactory Veneration
In honor of the most sacred Cross of our Lord and God and Saviour, Jesus Christ, our brotherhood has developed this unique and secret blend of fragrances. Our goal was to create an aroma that is not merely pleasant, but is a true aid to devotion—a rich, and deeply contemplative scent suitable for the moments of quiet veneration and heartfelt prayer before the Life-giving Cross of our Lord.
A Secret Blend, An Authentic Process
While the exact aromatic oils in this blend are a treasured secret of our monastery, the method of its creation honors the same transparent, centuries-old Athonite tradition:
- We begin with pure Ethiopian frankincense, ground to a fine, golden powder.
- This powder is saturated with our secret Holy Cross blend and kneaded by hand into a dough.
- The mixture is carefully rolled, dusted with magnesia, and cut into small pieces.
- Finally, the incense is cured for over 30 days, allowing the aromas to fully mature into the magnificent fragrance we offer to you.
An Offering of Faith
When you bring this incense into your home, you are doing more than making a purchase—you are participating in our story. The proceeds from our handiwork directly sustain our self-funded monastic brotherhood and support the monastery that we rebuilt, by the grace of God, after it was destroyed in an earthquake. We thank you for your support of our mission.
