Categories Ecclesiastical Equipment

Holy Grail, the oldest of the utensils for Divine Liturgy, symbolizes the glass of the Last Supper. The post-Byzantine Chalices consist of three or four pieces: 1) The Spoon, with a long handle for the offering of the Holy Communion. 2) The Paten, where the Holy Bread is placed during the Divine Liturgy. 3) The Spear, a small functional knife with a handle ending in a cross, with which the Holy Bread is cut. 4) The Asterisk, which consists of two narrow semicircular or convex plates that are joined in the middle forming a cross over the paten. Choose a 24c bronze gold-plated Chalice, a nickel-plated one or a two-tone set.

The word vigil-lamp (kantili in Greek) comes from the Latin word candela (= candle). In the Orthodoxy the vigil-lamp is placed in front of the holy icons. The vigil-lamps symbolize the Church that transmits light, while the oil in them symbolizes the infinite mercy of the God. In our store you will find a wide variety of hanging vigil-lamps, made of bronze, in different colors and designs, 24c gold-plated or nickel-plated.

The lighting of the vigil-lamp has a symbolic meaning. It is an offering to God and the Saints in order to show our respect and honor about the life we are given. It also symbolizes the light of Christ that illuminates every human being, but also the well-known command of our Lord that Christians should be the lights of the world. In our shop handmade vigil-lamps for the Altar are available in various designs, made in the traditional Byzantine way.

In our store you will find the largest variety of ecclesiastical censers, inspired from the tradition and made by sculpting metals with a special style. Not only priests buy these censers, but also everyone who wishes to offer to his parish such a gift – blessing. Censers vary in designs, colors and decoration. You will find 24c gold-plated censers as well as enamel-plated censers.

Katsion is used in sacred liturgies as well as during Holy Week. In our store you will find Katsion in two colors, gold-plated and nickel-plated. It’ s easy to clean and does not tarnish. Contact with us to inform you about the availability of katsion in various designs and colors.

Church tabernacle is a sacred utensil in which portions of the Holy Gifts are kept for the Holy Communion of Christians in exceptional cases and if it is not possible to perform the Divine Liturgy at the given moment. In our store "TAXIARCHES MONASTIC PRODUCTS" find the church tabernacle that matches with the vigil-lamps and fits harmoniously on the Altar.

Zeon is a vessel used by the priest during the Divine Liturgy to carry the hot water that is poured into the Holy Grail, thus symbolizing the great faith of Christians. It is made to withstand heat and not wear down over time. Available with a handle for greater ease.

In our store you will find handmade bronze trays for Holy Bread. Choose trays elaborately decorated with Byzantine designs or more simplistic ones with discreet designs that highlight their authenticity and their construction.

Sprinklers are used by the priests to sprinkle the epitaph with rose water (cologne), but also the icons and the relics during a procession. Available in two-tone bronze, nickel-plated and gold-plated Byzantine-type in various designs and colors to meet your needs.

When tradition and art meet then you can get something really valuable. In our store you will find handmade crosses at affordable prices. Look for table crosses as well as for blessing crosses. All of our crosses are made of bronze and decorated with gems.

Reliquary is a special small case where the Saints’ relics are kept. We have bronze reliquaries in various designs, ensuring the quality of their construction with the guarantee that they do not easily tarnish.

Bronze church vessels for flowers in various sizes and intricate designs. They are easy to clean and do not tarnish. Get the vessel of your choice. Contact with us to find out if more designs are available.

Our workshop has many years of experience in the production of handmade Holy Water's Vessels. They are made of bronze, while you can find them in nickel-plated or gold with engraved byzantine designs. Choose from different sizes and designs the perfect Holy Water's Vessel for your temple.

Bronze nickel-plated or gold table basins For Holy Bread. They are specially designed to distribute Holy Bread with care and reverence. Contact with us to inform you about the available designs and colors.

Our store "TAXIARCHES MONASTIC PRODUCTS" has a wide variety of 24c gold plated products. Below you will find all of our products: bronze vigil-lamps –hanging and table–, church tabernacle, zeon, ecclesiastical censers, candlesticks and katsion, are some of our products. You can also visit our physical store to see our exhibition and to help you choose the perfect product for each occasion.

In this category you can find stands for vigil-lamps in various designs and colors and the natural sponge called Musa for cleaning the Tray and the Antimension.