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Candles >> Our candles are made from pure beeswax, the traditional substance for candles used in Orthodox churches. Pure beeswax candles burn with an aromatic fragrance like that of honey. They are crafted by repeated dipping until the desired thickness has been achieved. By such dipping we obtain slender candles which nevertheless burn for a considerable time. These candles are also less apt to drip than candles cast in molds and, unlike paraffin candles, beeswax candles do not produce a smoky film. Our candles are therefore especially recommended to churches with extensive mural icons or frescos.

   


>> Candles

Dipped candles taper slightly from the base to the wick. They may also vary somewhat in size. For this reason our smaller candles are sold by the pound, and our larger candles are sold individually. The dimensions given below are the width of the candle at the base.

Candles T001 through T005 are $11.00 per pound. They are also available in bulk to churches for $9.00 per pound. The minimum order for this bulk rate is 10 pounds, and orders must be in 5 pound increments. When placing orders for candles in bulk, please include a 'B' after the item number.

Churches that wish to receive candles bundled in pounds instead of in bulk will be charged $10.00 per pound. When ordering please add a 'D' after the item number.

T001 Reading Candles - 13 inches long and 1/8 inch wide – $11.00 per pound. These candles number approximately 110 per pound.
Since these thin candles burn without dripping, they are preferred for reading service books, lighting other candles, and for distribution to parishioners during memorial services.

T002 Standard Tapers - 12 inches long and ¼ inch wide – $11.00 per pound. Approximately 45-50 per pound.

T003 Large Tapers - 11½ inches long by 3/8 inch wide – $11.00 per pound. Approximately 26 per pound.

T004 Standard Lampadas - 13½ inches long by ½ inch wide – $11.00 per pound. Approximately 13 per pound.

Too5 Large Lampadas - 11½ inches long by ¾ inch wide – $11.00 per pound. Approximately 8 per pound.


Note: the Large Tapers and the Large Lampadas will fit the standard candle holders in Russian Orthodox churches.

For churches wishing to order in quantity, we can make custom sized candles. Please inquire.

All of the following candles are sold individually and priced per candle:

T006  24 inches long and ½ inch wide – $ 6.00 each

T007 Set of five T006’s for Bishops’ dikera & trikera – $25.00 each

T008 24 inches long and ¾ inch wide – $8.00 each

T009 24 inches long and 1¼ inch wide – $19.00 each

>> Candlesticks and Accessories

Brass candlesticks are divided into two different price categories: Item numbers A201 through A209 are protected by a high quality coating of lacquer to prevent tarnishing.

A201 Bobeche Taperstick - 5 inches tall – $20.50 Fits our standard and large size tapers.

A202 Brass Chamberstick - 4 inches in diameter – $17.50 Fits our standard and large size lampadas.

A203 Urn Candlestick - 5 inches tall – $22.50 Fits our standard and large size lampadas.

A204 Old Holland Snuffer Candlestick - 7 inches tall – $32.50. Fits our standard and large size lampadas.

A205 Octagonal Base Candlestick - 3 inches tall – $16.50. Fits our standard and large size lampadas.

A206 Silver Bowl - 6 inches in diameter – $32.50. May be used for Holy Water and Holy Unction services at home or at church.

A207 Silver Bowl - 8 inches in diameter – $52.50

A208 Brass Bell - 3½ inches tall – $12.50 May be used in the altar during services.

A209 Silver Bell - 3½ inches tall – $17.50

A210 Small Chamberstick - 2 inches tall for ¼ inch candles – Discontinued.

A211 Large Chamberstick - 2 inches tall for ½ inch candles – $4.00. Fits our large tapers and our standard lampadas.

A212 Candlestick - 4 inches tall – $8.00. Fits our standard and large size lampadas.

A213 Onyx Candlestick - Discontinued

A214 Lantern with clear glass - Discontinued

A215 Lantern with colored glass - Discontinued

A216 Candle snuffer with wooden handle, ten inches long – $6.00

A217 Small brass candle snuffer, five inches long – $3.00

A218 Wick trimmer, six inches long – Discontinued

A219 Wick trimmer/candle snuffer with bird decoration, five inches long – $9.00

A220 Brass Bobeche - 2¾ inch diameter – $2.00 To be used with our larger size candlesticks in order to catch drips.

>> Baptismal, Wedding and Paschal Candles

For our decorated candles we use bleached pure beeswax candles which are cream colored, unless our own golden yellow beeswax candles are requested. The candles are decorated with ribbons, flowers and an icon button or framed icon. The icon may depict the Baptism or Resurrection of Christ, a Feast, a Saint--usually the patron saint of the newly illumined--or the Wedding at Cana. The ribbons are available in the following colors: white, off-white, light blue, light pink or red. Please specify which color when ordering.

T015 Baptismal Candle with 24 inch long by ¾ inch wide candle and icon button (not pictured but similar to T031) – $18.00

T016 Fancy Baptismal Candle with 24 inch long by 1¼ wide candle and framed icon. – $29.00

T020 Wedding Candle with 24 inch long by ¾ inch wide candle and a small framed icon of the Wedding at Cana. – $30.00

The ribbons on Paschal candles are printed with the words "Christ is Risen" in English, Greek or Slavonic, using either gold, silver or rainbow colored foil. When ordering a Paschal candle please indicate what color ribbon and printing you desire, and whether the candle is for a priest, an adult layperson, or a child.

T031 Paschal Candle with 24 inch long by 7/8 inch wide candle and icon button – $20.00

T019 Fancy Paschal Candle with 24 inch long by 1 ¼ inch wide candle and framed icon. – $29.00

T032 Child's Size Paschal Candle with 15 ½ inch long by ¾ inch wide candle and icon button — $18.00