Description
Gentle Humility
The violet is a flower of hidden beauty. Small, modest, and often found in quiet, shaded places, it has long been a symbol of humility and a simple, virtuous life. Our Athonite Violet Incense seeks to capture this spirit of gentle devotion. The fragrance is a soft, classic floral—sweet, delicate, and never overpowering. It is an aroma that helps foster an atmosphere of peace and heartfelt prayer, a humble offering for times of quiet and contemplation.
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 violet oil and kneaded by hand into a dough.
- The mixture is carefully rolled, dusted with magnesia for a perfect consistency, and cut into small, individual 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.
