What is Orthodox incense made of?
Incense of the Athonite Orthodox Christian tradition is made by powdering frankincense or fir resin, mixing it with essential oils. Floral fragrances are the most common, but citrus such as lemon is not uncommon.
How do you make homemade incense?
How to Make Homemade Incense
- Gather your dried herbs. A variety of home-grown or store-bought herbs can be used to make incense cones.
- Crush them into powder.
- Mix in makko powder.
- Add some distilled water.
- Mold your cones.
- Let them dry.
- Light ’em up.
How is athonite incense made?
Athonite Style Incense is made by our monks as part of their daily obediences. Produced from pure frankincense resin and cut for use in charcoal burning censers. We also offer Pure Resin Incense, which is raw tree resin without added fragrance.
What’s the best way to use Orthodox incense?
Make sure that you place your censer and/or vigil lamp on a sturdy base, to avoid spilling of hot coal or oil. Watch for children and animals when using hot objects. Any misuse of our products is not the responsibility of Orthodox Incense nor our suppliers.
What’s the best way to make incense at home?
Kneading this mixture by hand, it is brought to a dough-like consistency. It is then time for the rolling and cutting of the incense.
What kind of incense is used on Mt Athos?
In the tradition of Mt. Athos (The Holy Mountain), it begins with pure frankincense tears, added fragrance, & aromatic wood resins. Pure frankincense resin is ground into a fine powder, which is then saturated with rich fragrant oil. Kneading this mixture by hand, it is brought to a dough-like consistency.
What kind of resin is used to make incense?
Pure frankincense resin is ground into a fine powder, which is then saturated with rich fragrant oil. Kneading this mixture by hand, it is brought to a dough-like consistency.
