Censer – Ceramic

Description Orthodox monks craft beautiful censers as part of their handiwork. The censer is used in the church, at home, or at the graves of our loved ones. Incense is essentially an aromatic resin or gum derived from the trunk of the frankincense tree, which is why it is also called frankincense. The incense burned in the censer symbolizes our prayers rising to the throne of God, just as its smoke ascends upwards. What Does It Symbolize? The censer, where the charcoal burns and the incense is placed, symbolizes the womb of the Theotokos (Mother of God), which physically received the Divinity, described as a “consuming fire,” without experiencing corruption or alteration. According to Saint Germanus, Patriarch of Constantinople, “The censer signifies Christ’s humanity, the fire His divinity, and the fragrant smoke heralds the sweet fragrance of the Holy Spirit going forth.” In simpler terms, Saint Kosmas of Aetolia explains this symbolism by saying, “The censer signifies the Lady, the Theotokos. Just as the coals burn inside the censer without consuming it, so too the Lady Theotokos received Christ and was not consumed, but rather illuminated.” Usage Instructions: Place 1-2 charcoals in the ceramic censer after lighting them. Once the flame subsides and the charcoals begin to smoke, place 4-5 pieces of incense with your preferred fragrance and let the aroma fill the space.   Available in five colors (gray, white, brown, blue, and burgundy), so you can choose your favorite.   Dimensions: 8.5 x 8 cm Net Weight: 225g