This Saint Philopater Mercurius prayer candle honors Abu Sefein, the beloved Coptic soldier martyr. It is a meaningful Coptic Orthodox gift for soldiers, veterans, and families.
About Saint Mercurius. Philopater Mercurius, called Abu Sefein or Father of Two Swords, is a soldier martyr of the third century. Coptic tradition recounts that he served in the Roman army and was put to death under Emperor Decius for refusing to worship idols. His memory is deeply loved in Egypt, where churches and monasteries are named for him.
Icons show him in a soldier's uniform holding two swords.
Choose this candle for a Coptic family, a soldier or veteran, a parish named for Abu Sefein, or anyone who loves the martyrs of Egypt.
About this candle
This 13.75 oz scented soy candle comes in a reusable glass jar printed with a devotional image of Saint Philopater Mercurius. 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 Philopater Mercurius prayer candle honors Abu Sefein, the beloved Coptic soldier martyr. It is a meaningful Coptic Orthodox gift for soldiers, veterans, and families.
About Saint Mercurius. Philopater Mercurius, called Abu Sefein or Father of Two Swords, is a soldier martyr of the third century. Coptic tradition recounts that he served in the Roman army and was put to death under Emperor Decius for refusing to worship idols. His memory is deeply loved in Egypt, where churches and monasteries are named for him.
Icons show him in a soldier's uniform holding two swords.
Choose this candle for a Coptic family, a soldier or veteran, a parish named for Abu Sefein, or anyone who loves the martyrs of Egypt.
About this candle
This 13.75 oz scented soy candle comes in a reusable glass jar printed with a devotional image of Saint Philopater Mercurius. 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.
