This Saint Gerasimos of Cephalonia prayer candle honors the Greek monk loved on the Ionian island of Cephalonia. It is a meaningful gift for Greek Orthodox families and pilgrims.
About Saint Gerasimos. Gerasimos was born in 1506 in the Peloponnese, lived as a monk, and visited Jerusalem and other holy places. He settled on Cephalonia, where he founded a convent at Omala and lived as an ascetic until his death in 1579. His relics remain at the monastery on the island.
He is honored as the patron of Cephalonia, and many Greek Orthodox Christians seek his prayers.
Choose this candle for a Greek Orthodox family, a pilgrim to Cephalonia, a monastic, or anyone with ties to the Ionian Islands.
About this candle
This 13.75 oz scented soy candle comes in a reusable glass jar printed with a devotional image of Saint Gerasimos of Cephalonia. 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 Gerasimos of Cephalonia prayer candle honors the Greek monk loved on the Ionian island of Cephalonia. It is a meaningful gift for Greek Orthodox families and pilgrims.
About Saint Gerasimos. Gerasimos was born in 1506 in the Peloponnese, lived as a monk, and visited Jerusalem and other holy places. He settled on Cephalonia, where he founded a convent at Omala and lived as an ascetic until his death in 1579. His relics remain at the monastery on the island.
He is honored as the patron of Cephalonia, and many Greek Orthodox Christians seek his prayers.
Choose this candle for a Greek Orthodox family, a pilgrim to Cephalonia, a monastic, or anyone with ties to the Ionian Islands.
About this candle
This 13.75 oz scented soy candle comes in a reusable glass jar printed with a devotional image of Saint Gerasimos of Cephalonia. 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.
