This Zhirovitskaya Icon prayer candle carries a beloved Marian icon of Belarus, venerated by both Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Christians. It is a quiet gift for a hospital room, a prayer corner, or a family praying for healing and comfort.
About the icon. The Zhirovitskaya Icon of the Mother of God is one of the best loved Marian icons of Belarus. According to tradition, the icon first appeared in 1470, discovered by shepherd children in a pear tree near Zhirovichi, and it came to rest at the Zhirovichi Monastery, where devotion to it has continued for centuries.
The image shows the Mother of God inclined toward Christ, with the Child pressing His face close to hers. Many people turn to this icon in serious illness, in grief, and when they are praying for the safety of their children.
Choose this candle for a Belarusian or Ukrainian family, someone facing serious illness, a parent praying for children, or anyone who loves the Marian icons of the Slavic churches.
About this candle
This 13.75 oz scented soy candle comes in a reusable glass jar printed with a devotional image of the Zhirovitskaya Icon of the Mother of God. 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 Zhirovitskaya Icon prayer candle carries a beloved Marian icon of Belarus, venerated by both Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Christians. It is a quiet gift for a hospital room, a prayer corner, or a family praying for healing and comfort.
About the icon. The Zhirovitskaya Icon of the Mother of God is one of the best loved Marian icons of Belarus. According to tradition, the icon first appeared in 1470, discovered by shepherd children in a pear tree near Zhirovichi, and it came to rest at the Zhirovichi Monastery, where devotion to it has continued for centuries.
The image shows the Mother of God inclined toward Christ, with the Child pressing His face close to hers. Many people turn to this icon in serious illness, in grief, and when they are praying for the safety of their children.
Choose this candle for a Belarusian or Ukrainian family, someone facing serious illness, a parent praying for children, or anyone who loves the Marian icons of the Slavic churches.
About this candle
This 13.75 oz scented soy candle comes in a reusable glass jar printed with a devotional image of the Zhirovitskaya Icon of the Mother of God. 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.
