Orthodox Beeswax Candles from Jerusalem — 3 Bundles of 33 Candles Blessed at the Holy Sepulchre, 24 cm

In Orthodox churches, the faithful light a candle before an icon to accompany their prayer: a small flame offered to God for the living and the departed. These thin golden Jerusalem candles are the ones pilgrims bring home from the Holy Land.

Pure beeswax from Jerusalem

The candles are made and rolled by hand in Jerusalem from natural beeswax, with no paraffin and no added scent. They keep the golden colour of the wax and its soft smell of honey, and burn calmly with little smoke.

According to the maker, each bundle is blessed at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where Christ was laid in the tomb and rose again. Each bundle has a label with the icon of the Resurrection and the word Иерусалим (Jerusalem).

For prayer and feasts

The set contains 3 bundles of 33 candles, a number that recalls the years of Christ's earthly life. They suit the prayer corner (красный угол) at home, the Paschal vigil, Lent, baptisms and memorial services. A fine gift from the Holy Land for a loved one or a parish.