Authentic Heavy Brass Byzantine Icon Candle Holder with Double-Headed Eagle, Traditional Orthodox Altar Candlestick (18x8cm - 7.08x3.14in)

The Imperial Light of Orthodoxy — Authentic Heavy Solid Brass Byzantine Candle Holder Featuring the Sacred Double-Headed Eagle

Bring the majestic, imperial heritage of Orthodox tradition directly into your home prayer corner with our Authentic Heavy Brass Byzantine Candle Holder. This premium, substantial liturgical masterpiece features a solid weight of 312 grams (11.00 ounces), standing at 18 cm (7.08 inches) in height and measuring 8 cm (3.14 inches) in width across its beautifully detailed structure. Masterfully handcrafted by traditional metal artisans from high-grade solid brass, it is engineered with a wide top cup designed to hold candles with a diameter of 2.1 cm to 2.2 cm (0.82 inches to 0.86 inches).

🕊️ The Sacred Iconography: The Double-Headed Eagle & Altar Tradition

In Orthodox Christian culture, every single artistic detail serves as a visual bridge connecting the earthly church to the Heavenly Kingdom:

• The Byzantine Double-Headed Eagle: Serving as the central emblem of this candlestick, the double-headed eagle represents the absolute unity between the spiritual and material realms, as well as Christ’s sovereign protection extending over the East and the West.
• An Ancient Offering of Light: Placing a burning candle directly in front of holy icons is a very old Orthodox custom. It symbolizes Christ as the Light of the World and reflects the believer’s warm prayers melting away worldly anxieties to ascend peacefully toward heaven.
• Stately Devotion: Simply insert your candle into the wide, secure top cup and light it during your daily prayer rule to instantly invite a calm, cathedral-like atmosphere of holiness and divine focus into your home.

✨ Premium Heavy-Duty Features & Antique Craftsmanship

• Substantial Heavy Brass Cast: Weighing a heavy 312 gr (11.00 oz), this candlestick is deeply resilient, warp-proof, and designed to provide a completely stable, tip-free base for maximum safety while burning candles on your icon shelf (eikonostasi).
• Wide Liturgical Socket: Meticulously molded to perfectly support and secure larger traditional church tapers or tapered candles with a diameter of 2.1 cm to 2.2 cm (0.82 in to 0.86 in).
• Multipurpose Sacred Decor: While crafted primarily for traditional church or home altar use, its exquisite imperial aesthetic makes it a prestigious option for luxury home decor, festive Christmas table centerpieces, or a high-value legacy gift for vintage lovers.

Dimensions & Specifications:

• Height: 18 cm (7.08 inches)
• Width / Base Diameter: 8 cm (3.14 inches)
• Weight: 312 grams (11.00 ounces)
• Candle Socket Diameter: 2.1 cm to 2.2 cm (0.82 inches to 0.86 inches)
• Material: 100% Genuine heavy solid brass
• Emblem: Traditional Byzantine Double-Headed Eagle (Δικέφαλος Αετός)
• Origin: 100% Handcrafted by traditional workshop metal hagiographers