{"product_id":"orthodox-home-altar-supplies-kit-athos-incense-charcoal-wicks","title":"Orthodox Home Altar Prayer Supplies Starter Kit — Mount Athos Incense, Charcoal Tablets, Natural Wicks \u0026 Cork Float Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Complete, Blessed Sacred Kit for Daily Prayer, Censing, and Home Altar Vigil Lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEstablish a serene, deeply prayerful atmosphere in your domestic chapel, prayer corner, or living room with our comprehensive \u003cstrong\u003eOrthodox Home Altar Prayer Supplies Set\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thoughtfully compiled with 100% natural ingredients, this all-in-one liturgical starter kit brings the authentic scents and sacred customs of ancient Eastern Christian monasteries straight into your household. Whether you practice Orthodox, Catholic, or traditional Byzantine devotional rites, this curated set provides everything needed to cleanly light your vigil lamp and offer holy incense during your daily family prayers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic, Hand-Kneaded Incense from Mount Athos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centerpiece of this devotional kit is the premium 15g pack of Mount Athos incense. Masterfully crafted by monastic hermits living on the Holy Mountain, this incense is completely kneaded and cut by hand using centuries-old monastic recipes. Throughout the entire manufacturing process, the monks continuously pray the Jesus Prayer (\u003cem\u003e\"Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me\"\u003c\/em\u003e), infusing the raw resin with a profound spiritual blessing. When burned, its rich, sweet fragrance calms your mind, grounds your thoughts in a meditative mood, and visually carries your family's heartfelt prayers straight before the throne of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Complete 4-in-1 Altar Supply Bundle Contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Handmade Mount Athos Incense (15 Grams):\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic, highly aromatic monastic resin grains that burn with an exceptionally clean, soothing fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Quality Instant-Lighting Charcoal (1 Roll \/ 6 Tablets):\u003c\/strong\u003e Measuring 22mm, these dense incense charcoals ignite instantly and provide a steady, long-lasting, and virtually zero-smoke burn optimized for raw resin grains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Altar Wicks (15 Grams \/ Approx. 150 Pieces):\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-rolled wicks crafted from 100% natural wax, specifically cut for a clean, non-soot burn. \u003cem\u003eChoose your preferred wax style at checkout: Pure Beeswax or Specialized Paraffin.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable Round Cork Float (1 Piece):\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic, highly buoyant natural cork disk fitted with a central guide tube to hold your wax wicks perfectly stable and upright on your lamp's oil layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Prepare and Light Your Vigil Lamp (Kandili):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting a physical oil candle and placing it reverently in front of family icons is one of the oldest, most comforting traditions in Christian history. Follow these quick steps for a beautiful, hours-long monastic burn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGently slide one of the natural wax wicks through the central metal sleeve of the round cork float.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrepare your vigil lamp glass container by filling it \u003cstrong\u003ehalfway with water\u003c\/strong\u003e first, and then filling the top remaining half with high-quality vegetable oil (pure olive oil is highly recommended). *The water layer prevents the glass from overheating and ensures safety.*\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGently place the cork float onto the surface of the oil, allow the wick a few moments to absorb the oil, and light the tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncense Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 Grams (Aromatic Mount Athos Resin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWick Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 Grams (Approx. 150 pieces per bag)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharcoal Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Roll (Contains 6 individual 22mm tablets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloat Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x Reusable Natural Cork Floating Discs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Natural, eco-friendly, and non-toxic materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MonasticGifts","offers":[{"title":"set  beeswax wicks","offer_id":48981527200078,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"set paraffin wicks","offer_id":48981527232846,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/5086\/8558\/files\/il_fullxfull.2051504121_pgb1.jpg?v=1723804510","url":"https:\/\/monasticgifts.com\/products\/orthodox-home-altar-supplies-kit-athos-incense-charcoal-wicks","provider":"Monasticgifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}