Round Burgundy Velvet Altar Mat (Ripidion) with Gold Embroidered Chi-Rho (16 cm)

A Reverent Foundation for Sacred Vessels — Handcrafted Round Burgundy -1PCS- Velvet Altar Mat (Ripidion) with Gold Embroidered Chi-Rho for Candlesticks & Censers

Bring liturgical grace, order, and traditional Greek ecclesiastical craftsmanship into your εικονοστάσι (home iconostasis), prayer corner, or church altar. Handcrafted in Greece from rich ecclesiastical burgundy velvet and lined with smooth satin, this circular devotional mat—traditionally known in Greek liturgical practice as a ripidion (ριπίδιο) or altar doily—features the sacred Chi-Rho Christogram (☧) with the Alpha and Omega (Α-Ω). Framed with an intricately stitched golden border, it serves as a protective and reverent resting mat for home vigilant lamps (kandylia), brass candlesticks, incense burners (thymiata), or holy water vessels.

🕊️ Fine Ecclesiastical Craftsmanship & Velvet Detailing

Crafted with precision, durability, and deep Christian reverence:

• Premium Burgundy Velvet: Made from plush, high-density velvet fabric that provides a deep, rich color and a soft, non-abrasive surface to protect wooden surfaces from heat or scratches.
• Precision Gold Thread Embroidery: Features the historic Chi-Rho monogram surrounded by radiant rays and detailed circular needlework that catches the warm glow of prayer candles.
• Protective Satin Backing: The reverse side is finished with smooth satin fabric, ensuring clean borders, stable shape retention, and long-lasting durability.
• Compact Circular Dimensions: Measuring 16.0 cm (6.29 in) in diameter, it provides the ideal footprint under individual censers, oil lamps, or vigil lights without crowding your sacred space.

✨ Meaningful Religious Accent & Thoughtful Gift

• Sacred Christogram Symbolism: Displaying the ancient Greek monogram for Christ along with the Alpha and Omega, it serves as a meaningful visual reminder of faith and devotion during prayer.
• Surface Protection for Icon Corners: Shields delicate icon shelves, altar tables, and wooden surfaces from incense warmth, oil drips, or candle wax.
• A Thoughtful Devotional Gift: An elegant, practical gift for clergy, altar servers, housewarmings, name days, baptisms, or family prayer spaces.

Specifications:

• Design Motif: Chi-Rho Christogram (☧) with Alpha & Omega and Gold Liturgical Border
• 1Pcs
• Traditional Name: Liturgical Ripidion / Altar Mat (Ριπίδιο)
• Diameter: 16.0 cm (6.29 in)
• Materials: Ecclesiastical Burgundy Velvet, Smooth Satin Lining, Metallic Gold Embroidery Thread
• Origin: Handcrafted in Greece
• Placement & Usage: Home Iconostasis (Εικονοστάσι), Altar Table, Candlestick Mat, Incense Burner Coaster, Vigil Lamp Base