This Saint Alexander Nevsky prayer candle honors the medieval prince of Novgorod who is among the most honored saints of Russia. It is a fitting Russian Orthodox gift for the home icon corner.
About Saint Alexander Nevsky. Alexander was born in 1221 and became Prince of Novgorod. He defeated the Swedes at the Neva River on July 15, 1240, which gave him the name Nevsky, and he led Novgorod to victory over the Livonian knights at Lake Peipus on April 5, 1242.
He died on November 14, 1263, at Gorodets. According to the Orthodox Church, he took the Great Schema on his deathbed with the name Alexis. The Russian Church glorified him in 1547 under Metropolitan Macarius of Moscow.
Choose this candle for a Russian Orthodox family, a man named Alexander on his name day, or a history lover who admires the saints of Rus.
About this candle
This 13.75 oz scented soy candle comes in a reusable glass jar printed with a devotional image of Saint Alexander Nevsky. It is made with a 100% natural soy wax blend and a 100% cotton wick, and burns for about 70 to 80 hours. Choose one of three scents: Comfort Spice, Sea Breeze, or Vanilla Bean. It is a simple, quiet way to set a candle beside your icon corner, prayer table, nightstand, or bookshelf.
Care instructions
Never leave a burning candle unattended, and keep it away from children, pets, and anything flammable. Trim the wick to 1/4 inch before each lighting. Burn for 3 to 4 hours at a time, and stop using the candle when 1/2 inch of wax remains.
This Saint Alexander Nevsky prayer candle honors the medieval prince of Novgorod who is among the most honored saints of Russia. It is a fitting Russian Orthodox gift for the home icon corner.
About Saint Alexander Nevsky. Alexander was born in 1221 and became Prince of Novgorod. He defeated the Swedes at the Neva River on July 15, 1240, which gave him the name Nevsky, and he led Novgorod to victory over the Livonian knights at Lake Peipus on April 5, 1242.
He died on November 14, 1263, at Gorodets. According to the Orthodox Church, he took the Great Schema on his deathbed with the name Alexis. The Russian Church glorified him in 1547 under Metropolitan Macarius of Moscow.
Choose this candle for a Russian Orthodox family, a man named Alexander on his name day, or a history lover who admires the saints of Rus.
About this candle
This 13.75 oz scented soy candle comes in a reusable glass jar printed with a devotional image of Saint Alexander Nevsky. It is made with a 100% natural soy wax blend and a 100% cotton wick, and burns for about 70 to 80 hours. Choose one of three scents: Comfort Spice, Sea Breeze, or Vanilla Bean. It is a simple, quiet way to set a candle beside your icon corner, prayer table, nightstand, or bookshelf.
Care instructions
Never leave a burning candle unattended, and keep it away from children, pets, and anything flammable. Trim the wick to 1/4 inch before each lighting. Burn for 3 to 4 hours at a time, and stop using the candle when 1/2 inch of wax remains.
