Hanging Vigil Candles

Handmade hanging vigil candles come in various styles according to Byzantine tradition and Orthodox culture. The word "candle" comes from the Latin word "candela", which means wax candle.

In the Christian church, the candle is placed in front of the sacred icons or the iconostasis of the house and is lit every day according to the Orthodox tradition. Candles represent the light of God or Christ and are lit as a sign of remembrance or to accompany prayer.

Our catalog includes a selection of hanging vigil candles made of brass, with a choice of nickel plating, gilding, or silver plating. The candles have carved details all over their surface, and some are decorated with enamel.