Description
The Scent of Timeless Elegance
The fragrance of the gardenia is a scent of pure, cherished beauty. Its rich, creamy, and distinctly floral aroma is both comforting and deeply serene. Our Athonite Gardenia Incense captures this spirit of timeless elegance, fostering an atmosphere of profound peace and warmth. It is a classic and beloved fragrance that transforms your prayer corner into a sanctuary, a quiet and beautiful space for heartfelt devotion.
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 gardenia 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.
