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A Sacred, Heat-Elevated 2-in-1 Domestic Altar Dedicated to the Most Holy Theotokos
Establish a place of peace, continuous worship, and heavenly protection in your household with this stunning Handmade Pine Wood Orthodox Iconostasis. Masterfully handcrafted from thick, natural solid pine timber, this premium prayer shrine features a reverent, beautifully detailed lithography icon of the Virgin Mary (Theotokos). Specially engineered for absolute safety and traditional liturgical utility, this versatile wall-hanging plaque or standing table shrine provides a dignified focal point for your family's daily devotional rules.
The Centuries-Old Orthodox Tradition of Light
Lighting a physical vigil lamp or pure beeswax candle and placing it reverently in front of holy family icons is one of the oldest, most comforting traditions in Eastern Orthodox Christianity. This steady, warm flame represents the unceasing prayer of the saints, the light of Christ in our homes, and our deep personal faith. Our hand-carved iconostasis honors this sacred ritual by including a heavy-duty glass cup and a matching, extra-wide supportive base.
Thermal-Protective Raised Base: The bottom of the wooden shrine features a protective raised wooden platform that supports the candle glass. This smart engineering ensures that the hot base of the lamp never comes into direct thermal contact with the underlying surface of your table, mantel, or altar shelf, completely preventing scorch marks, heat damage, or discoloration.
Option 1 — Traditional Oil Lamp (Kandili): Simply fill the included 9x6 cm glass cup halfway with water and halfway with pure olive oil, place a floating wick holder on top, and light it for a clean, hours-long monastic burn.
Option 2 — Devotional Sand Candlestick: Alternatively, fill the spacious glass cup with clean sand and firmly plant traditional beeswax thin tapers inside for an authentic parish church aesthetic.
Authentic Lithography Icon: The holy image of the Virgin Mary has been applied using the expert technique of classical hagiographic lithography, delivering deep, vibrant theological colors and a high-end, timeless archival finish.
Smart Placement for Houses & Chapels
Measuring a balanced 20 cm in height, this beautiful pine shrine is uniquely adaptable. It features a flat, heavily weighted base for traditional table decoration on dressers or bedside nightstands, yet includes secure rear mounting mechanics so you can mount it as a majestic wall-hanging plaque inside your primary home prayer corner collection. It stands out as an incomparable spiritual gift for family baptisms, Christian weddings, name days, parish housewarmings, or priesthood ordinations.
Dimensions & Specifications:
Total Shrine Proportions: 20 x 8 x 9 cm (7.87 x 3.14 x 3.54 inches)
Removable Glass Cup Size: 9 cm Height x 6 cm Diameter (3.54 x 2.36 inches)
Extra-Wide Candle Base Diameter: 9 cm (3.74 inches)
Material: 100% Solid Natural Pine Wood & Heavy-Duty Tempered Glass
Icon Style: High-quality hagiographic lithography of the Virgin Mary (Theotokos)
Installation: Flat-bottom standing base or integrated wall-hanging rear mount
BEAUTIFUL! This is a lovely piece of craftsmanship. It arrived beautifully wrapped with a thank you note & another equally beautiful gift was sent, which added such a special, personal touch. The artist's attention to detail is amazing. The product is even better in person. Thank you so very much!
