This Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki prayer candle honors the martyr and patron saint of the Greek city of Thessaloniki, one of the best loved military saints of the Church. It is a meaningful Orthodox gift for name days and the home icon corner.
About Saint Demetrius. Tradition holds that Demetrius was born around 270 in Thessalonica and was put to death around 306 under Emperor Galerius. The earliest written accounts of his life date from the 9th century, so the details are traditional. A great basilica in his honor, dating from the mid 5th century, stands in Thessaloniki and has been a center of his veneration for centuries.
He is the patron saint of Thessaloniki. He is called Myroblyte, the "myrrh-gusher," after the fragrant liquid associated with his relics, and later tradition shows him as a soldier saint.
Choose this candle for a man named Demetrius or Dimitri on his name day, a Greek Orthodox family, a military or veteran family, or a pilgrim to Thessaloniki.
About this candle
This 13.75 oz scented soy candle comes in a reusable glass jar printed with a devotional image of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki. 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 Demetrius of Thessaloniki prayer candle honors the martyr and patron saint of the Greek city of Thessaloniki, one of the best loved military saints of the Church. It is a meaningful Orthodox gift for name days and the home icon corner.
About Saint Demetrius. Tradition holds that Demetrius was born around 270 in Thessalonica and was put to death around 306 under Emperor Galerius. The earliest written accounts of his life date from the 9th century, so the details are traditional. A great basilica in his honor, dating from the mid 5th century, stands in Thessaloniki and has been a center of his veneration for centuries.
He is the patron saint of Thessaloniki. He is called Myroblyte, the "myrrh-gusher," after the fragrant liquid associated with his relics, and later tradition shows him as a soldier saint.
Choose this candle for a man named Demetrius or Dimitri on his name day, a Greek Orthodox family, a military or veteran family, or a pilgrim to Thessaloniki.
About this candle
This 13.75 oz scented soy candle comes in a reusable glass jar printed with a devotional image of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki. 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.
