Description
The Scent of Sacred Stillness
The cypress tree, an evergreen sentinel standing watch over the Mediterranean landscape, has long been a symbol of eternal life. Our Athonite Cypress Incense captures this spirit of solemn endurance. The fragrance is clean, earthy, and deeply grounding, with a noble character that helps to still the passions and focus the mind. It is a contemplative aroma, perfectly suited for the quiet hours of prayerful reading, personal devotion, and the deep, abiding prayer that connects us to eternity.
A Labor of Prayer & Tradition
As a treasured offering from our monastery, this premium incense is handcrafted in a spirit of devotion, 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 cypress 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 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.
