Description
The Evocation of Endurance in the Virtues
The cedars of Lebanon are symbols of strength, permanence, and incorruptibility—the mighty trees chosen by Solomon to build the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Inspired by this sacred history, our Athonite Cedar Incense seeks to capture this spirit of endurance. The fragrance is clean, refreshing, and deeply grounding; a noble aroma that helps quiet the mind and focus the spirit. It fosters an atmosphere of sacred stillness, serving as a fragrant reminder of the strength and permanence rooted in a life of faith.
A Labor of Prayer & Tradition
As an offering from our monastery, this incense is handcrafted in a spirit of prayer, honoring the centuries-old Athonite traditions:
- We begin with pure Ethiopian frankincense, ground to a fine, golden powder.
- This powder is saturated with a high-quality, fragrant cedar oil and kneaded by hand into a dough.
- The mixture is carefully rolled, dusted with magnesia for a perfect consistency, and cut into small pieces.
- Finally, the incense is cured for over 30 days, allowing the rich aromas to fully mature into the sublime 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.
