Description
May you be blessed with our Athonite Cypress Incense, a gift from our monastery which has been lovingly created by the monks of the Sacred Monastery of St. John of the Ladder. Nestled in the historic region of Boetia, Greece, our monastery stands on the hallowed grounds of the ancient Byzantine Monastery of the Archangels, a site steeped in spiritual history.
Crafted with Devotion and Tradition
Our incense is all handcrafted, and honors centuries-old Athonite traditions:
- We begin with pure Ethiopian frankincense, ground to a fine powder.
- The powder is then saturated with high quality, aromatic cypress oil.
- Skilled monks knead the mixture by hand until it reaches the perfect consistency.
- The incense is then carefully rolled, dusted with magnesia, and cut into small pieces.
- Finally, the incense is cured for a minimum of 30 days, allowing the rich aromas to fully mature and develop.
The result is a sublime cypress-scented incense suitable for Orthodox worship, whether in church or at home.
The Essence of Cypress
Our Athonite Cypress Incense offers a mountainous, fresh aroma, with its crisp, evergreen cypress notes providing a perfect counterpoint to the resinous frankincense base. The result is a pure scent that:
- Inspires us to put our own roots in the mountain of God so that we may bear the winds of temptation in this life
- Aids in creating a prayerful atmosphere
- Fills your church or home with a cleansing and rejuvenating fragrance
Product Specifications
- Handcrafted by Orthodox monks at the Sacred Monastery of St. John of the Ladder
- Crafted with the finest Ethiopian frankincense and premium cypress oil
- Traditional Athonite incense recipe
- Available in 1/2 lb and 1 lb quantities
- Free worldwide shipping on all orders
This authentic Athonite Cypress Incense brings the centuries-old traditions of Mount Athos to your doorstep, allowing you to enjoy the tradition of true, monastery-crafted Athonite incense in your church or in your own home.
