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The primary purpose of vigil lamps is to provide illumination - in physical spaces and in people's souls.
Significance of Vigil Lamps
The primary purpose of vigil lamps is to provide illumination - in physical spaces and in people's souls. Whether at home or in a church, a vigil lamp is lit in front of an icon. It is part of the ritual of venerating an icon and reminding people that Christ is the Light of the World. The secondary purpose of lamps is that they add beauty to the worship space and beauty is an important aspect of Orthodox Christian worship.
Traditional Hanging Lamp Style
Basically, Orthodox Churches use two types of vigil lamps - hanging ones and standing ones. A hanging vigil lamp consists of a wall mounted bracket with three metal chains attached to a lamp holder. A colored, heat-treated votive lamp is placed inside the holder. The votive lamp is traditionally filled with olive oil that provides fuel to the wick. A hanging lamp is hung over an icon in such a way that the lamp appears in front of the icon's lower portion.
Rich, Timeless Designs
From simple to ornate, you'll find a wide variety of hanging vigil lamps. Traditional metals such as brass or copper are used in the construction of hanging vigil lamps. Experienced metal smiths handcraft these items to ensure unique products with high quality finishing. Decorative elements such as gold gilding, enamel work and delicate filigree work are incorporated to make the final product appear absolutely stunning. Jewelry vigil lamps are the ultimate word in elegance, sophistication and beauty.
Standing Table Vigil Lamps
A standing vigil lamp is placed before an icon that hangs low over a table or stand. Like hanging lamps, standing ones too have space to accommodate votive glasses in which to light the wick. Standing lamps feature solid construction so that they do not topple over easily. Traditionally they are made from brass or copper that is cast and finished by hand. These items are available in stunning designs and many of them come with lavish features such as enamel, gold gilding and filigree work.
Get Maximum Value
Standing lamps are available as part of sets that include the lamp, incense holder and spoon. Some of the designs draw inspiration from fifteenth to seventeenth century prototypes - a great way to carry forward century-old liturgical arts traditions. While there are many online stores offering vigil lamps, make sure you purchase from a reliable supplier who understands the Orthodox Christian way of doing things and offers traditional yet high quality designs at affordable prices. Purchasing poor quality or cheap products can reflect poorly on your church.
Vigil Lamp Accessories
At your one-stop shop for Orthodox Christian goods, you'll find different kinds of accessories including exquisite, handcrafted corbels that engage the eye. Richly carved lamp corbels provide necessary support and act as decorative embellishments on walls. You can find them in many enchanting designs including vines, with cross and much more. You may also want to check out votive glasses that are available as individual items as well as value packs.
Why waste time going from one store to another to purchase vigil lamp requirements when you can find everything you need at one convenient place? Explore the entire range and avail attractive discounts on your favorite products!
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