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Incense and Charcoal

We find the use of incense as far back as the Old Testament, such as Psalm 141:2, “Let my prayer be set forth before you as incense; and the lifting up of my hands be as an evening sacrifice.” In Malachi 1:11, it says, “…and in every place incense is going to be offered to my name.” Much of the worship of the early Church came from the Hebrew rites and traditions established before Christ, including the reading of Psalms (which are in every service of the Orthodox Church), incense, chanting, and much more. Incense is made from aromatic plant matter, (the good smelling plant parts) and a binding agent to hold it together, either oil or resin.

  • Self-Light Charcoal (Pack of 6 Briquettes)

    Self-Lite Charcoal (Pack of 6 Briquettes) $2.25

    A package of six rounds of self-lighting charcoal. This is the same kind of charcoal that we use in the Monastery and produces minimal excess smoke when lit. The pieces are also easily broken for using smaller amounts. One...

  • Hojari Superior Frankincense

    Royal Hojari/Hougari Superior Frankincense $7.00

    This frankincense is among the best in the world. It is produced from the resins of a subspecies of the Frankincense (Boswellia sacra) tree that grows only in the Dhofar region of Oman, a country located on the southern...

  • Somali Myrrh Incense

    Somali Myrrh Incense $4.50

    Pure Myrrh (commiphora myrrha) from Somaliland. Harvested in the dry season and native to the coasts of Northern Somaliland and inland Ethiopia. Burns with a very earthy scent. We import this directly from Somaliland and...