This Saint Benedict of Nursia prayer candle honors the father of Western monasticism and patron of Europe. It is a classic Catholic gift for monks, oblates, and anyone who loves a rule of prayer and work.
About Saint Benedict. Benedict was born around 480 in Nursia, Italy. He lived as a hermit at Subiaco and later founded the monastery of Monte Cassino, where he wrote his Rule. The Rule of Saint Benedict shaped monastic life in the West for centuries, summed up in the motto "pray and work." He died around 547.
Pope Paul VI named him patron of Europe in 1964.
Choose this candle for a monk or oblate, a Benedictine school or parish, a Catholic household, or anyone who wants a steady rhythm of prayer.
About this candle
This 13.75 oz scented soy candle comes in a reusable glass jar printed with a devotional image of Saint Benedict of Nursia. 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 Benedict of Nursia prayer candle honors the father of Western monasticism and patron of Europe. It is a classic Catholic gift for monks, oblates, and anyone who loves a rule of prayer and work.
About Saint Benedict. Benedict was born around 480 in Nursia, Italy. He lived as a hermit at Subiaco and later founded the monastery of Monte Cassino, where he wrote his Rule. The Rule of Saint Benedict shaped monastic life in the West for centuries, summed up in the motto "pray and work." He died around 547.
Pope Paul VI named him patron of Europe in 1964.
Choose this candle for a monk or oblate, a Benedictine school or parish, a Catholic household, or anyone who wants a steady rhythm of prayer.
About this candle
This 13.75 oz scented soy candle comes in a reusable glass jar printed with a devotional image of Saint Benedict of Nursia. 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.
