This Saint Raphael of Brooklyn prayer candle honors the first Orthodox bishop consecrated in North America. It is a meaningful gift for Orthodox Christians in America, for church anniversaries, and for the home icon corner.
About Saint Raphael. Raphael Hawaweeny was born on November 20, 1860, in Beirut, in what is now Lebanon. He was consecrated in New York City in 1904 as Bishop of Brooklyn and is described as the first Orthodox bishop consecrated in North America. He reposed in Brooklyn on February 27, 1915, at the age of 54.
The Orthodox Church in America glorified him as a saint in 2000.
Choose this candle for an Orthodox parish, a clergy gift, a chrismation or baptism, or anyone who loves the story of Orthodoxy in America.
About this candle
This 13.75 oz scented soy candle comes in a reusable glass jar printed with a devotional image of Saint Raphael of Brooklyn. 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 Raphael of Brooklyn prayer candle honors the first Orthodox bishop consecrated in North America. It is a meaningful gift for Orthodox Christians in America, for church anniversaries, and for the home icon corner.
About Saint Raphael. Raphael Hawaweeny was born on November 20, 1860, in Beirut, in what is now Lebanon. He was consecrated in New York City in 1904 as Bishop of Brooklyn and is described as the first Orthodox bishop consecrated in North America. He reposed in Brooklyn on February 27, 1915, at the age of 54.
The Orthodox Church in America glorified him as a saint in 2000.
Choose this candle for an Orthodox parish, a clergy gift, a chrismation or baptism, or anyone who loves the story of Orthodoxy in America.
About this candle
This 13.75 oz scented soy candle comes in a reusable glass jar printed with a devotional image of Saint Raphael of Brooklyn. 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.
