Athonite Incense: Amber (festive)
$4.50
A base note of warm vanilla is compliments the musky notes of sweet sandalwood.
10 g
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Bethlehem (festive)
$4.50
This incense has earthy notes of sandalwood and base notes of clove.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Black Grapevine (festive)
$4.50
This fragrance evokes the ancient divinity of ripe vineyards.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Black Rose
$1.35
0.3 oz.
This fragrance is lighter than a traditional rose incense and creates a calm and prayerful atmosphere.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Black Rose (festive)
$4.50
This fragrance is lighter than a traditional rose incense and creates a calm and prayerful atmosphere.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Carnation (festive)
$4.50
This incense features a spicy floral scent with clove-like undertones and deep floral notes.
10 g
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Cherubim (festive)
$4.50
This warm, wholesome incense is a unique blend of clove, vanilla, cassia, and cocoa.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Cinnamon (festive)
$4.50
This festive incense is perfect for creating a warm and cozy atmosphere during the cold winter months.
10 g
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Cypress (festive)
$4.50
This ancient fragrance has a smoky, pungent, pinelike, and spicy scent.
In the Christian tradition, the cypress tree is a symbol of death, life and resurrection, and signifies the heavens calling. With its column-like shape that reaches toward the heavens, the Cypress has deep-rooted relationship with the heavenly realm and divine light. The evergreen leaves have become a symbol of resurrection and new life.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Desert Flower
$1.35
This mysterious fragrance resembles a light blend of grape and violet, with an oriental chypre base.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Desert Flower (festive)
$4.50
This mysterious fragrance resembles a light blend of grape and violet, with an oriental chypre base.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Evening Blossom (festive)
$4.50
This incense is a lovely floral blend of jasmine, moon flower, and wisteria, reminiscent of a warm breeze that carries the fragrance of evening blossoms in summer.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Fougère Fern (festive)
$4.50
Fougère perfumes are made with a blend of fragrances. Topnotes are sweet, with the scent of lavender flowers; woody, sharp and slightly sweet, similar to the scent of new-mown hay. This fougère fragrance contains additional notes of herbs, spice and wood.
An unexpected customer favorite, we highly recommend that you give this unique incense a try!
10 g
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Gardenia
$8.00
2 oz.
The rich, intoxicating texture of this superior incense is instantaneously recognizable, without being overbearing on the senses. Gardenia is a top-seller and customer favorite!
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Gardenia (festive)
$4.50
The rich, intoxicating texture of this superior incense is instantaneously recognizable, without being overbearing on the senses. Gardenia is a top-seller and customer favorite!
10 g
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Honey Rose
$4.50
The fragrance of this incense is a delicate combination of warm honey and delicate rose petals.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Honey Rose (festive)
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200 grams
The fragrance of this incense is a delicate combination of warm honey and delicate rose petals.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Jasmine (festive)
$4.50
This exotic fragrance transports us to the early days of Christianity, when jasmine incense was first adapted for liturgical use. The rich textures of this exhibit a subtle fruity undertone, reminiscent of passionfruit.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Jerusalem
$8.00
2 oz.
This fragrance masterfully blends notes of desert flowers, Mediterranean spices, and ancient frankincense to produce and truly sacred and prayerful aroma. Many visitors to the store ask us to recommend and Orthodox scent; Jerusalem Athonite incense is always our choice, without question.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Jerusalem (festive)
$4.50
Power and pungent, this classic incense blends traditional fragrances of East and West masterfully.
10 g
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Kievsky
$1.35
2 oz.
The sacred and prayerful texture of this fragrance is a classic Orthodox aroma that is a favorite at the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Lavender
$1.35
This delicate fragrance is a soothing floral blend.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Lavender (festive)
$4.50
This delicate fragrance is a soothing floral blend.
10 g
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Lemon
$9.00
2 oz.
Lemon is not usually a fragrance that is associated with incense, and many customers doubt its merit, but at Nevsky's Books we have come to love this light, citrus fragrance. Like a nostalgia for long, summer days, this incense is reminiscent of the sweet scent of ripening lemons carried on a sea breeze along the vibrant island of Capri.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Lemon Blossom (festive)
$4.50
Lemon is not usually a fragrance that is associated with incense, and many customers doubt its merit, but at Nevsky's Books we have come to love this light, citrus fragrance. Like a nostalgia for long, summer days, this incense is reminiscent of the sweet scent of ripening lemons carried on a sea breeze along the vibrant island of Capri.
10 g
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Lily (festive)
$4.50
The lily has long been a symbol of the Virgin Mary’s purity and her role of Queen of the Angels. This virtuous fragrance is a pungent, floral bouquet.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Lily of the Valley (festive)
$4.50
Despite being small in size, lily of the valley exhibits one of the most easily recognizable, pungent fragrances. This incense certainly does justice to this favorite floral scent.
10 g
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Linden Blossom (festive)
$4.50
The honey from the blossoms of a linden tree is regarded as the most fragrant, best flavoured and the most valuable in the world. In additional to it's many healing properties, the linden blossom emits a sweet, honeyed-floral, pungent perfume.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
The linden tree is one of the oldest tree species on God's green earth. Large-leaved linden trees have been known to live up to 600 years! It is sacred throughout history for many cultures and religions. Greek and Slavic cultures used to plant linden close to churches, houses, and important meetings places. They believed that lightening would not hit the holy tree, so people hid underneath it during thunderstorms. If there was an ill person or kettle at home, linden branches were brought for healing. Nobody was supposed to break or cut the tree without special needs. In the Slavic Orthodox Christian world, lindenwood was the preferred wood for panel icon painting including the linden icons by the hand of Andrei Rublev.
Linden has been mentioned in literature by poets and writers such as Russian Anton Chekhov and Lev Tolstoy.
0.6 oz.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Milk & Honey
$20.00
A mellow blend of sweet cream and honey.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Monastery Bouquet (festive)
$4.50
This incense features an assortment of summer blossoms, including lily of the valley, and peony.
10 g
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Moscato (festive)
$4.50
A pleasant fragrance of sweet moscato grapes with cedar base notes.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Mount Tabor (festive)
$4.50
Rich and earthy, this fragrance is classical with light hints of musks and flora.
10 g
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Mt. Athos (festive)
$4.50
This unimposing fragrance is serene and prayerful.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Mt. Athos Bouquet (festive)
$4.50
A delicate blend of wild hyacinths, poppies, anemones, calendulas, and daisies.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Mt. Athos Rose (festive)
$4.50
Mt. Athos Rose is the traditional fragrance used for incense by monastics on Mt. Athos. The floral element of this scent, though present, is very subtle. A combination of musk, sandalwood, and earthly undercurrents contribute to a prayerful atmosphere.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Myrrh (festive)
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A valuable commodity of the ancient world for its religious and medicinal value, myrrh embodies the classic and enchanting earthy fragrance resembling sweet licorice.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Nativity (festive)
$4.50
This festive incense is a rich blend with notes of vanilla and cloves.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Nazareth (festive)
$4.50
This fragrance carries notes of eastern spices, pine nuts and a hint of desert flower.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: O Holy Night (festive)
$4.50
This smooth blend of myrrh and subtle oriental spices is ideal for the winter season of the Nativity.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Oriental Bouquet (festive)
$4.50 $4.50
This exotic blend of oriental spices features star anise, cinnamon, and smooth hints of saffron.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Paschal (festive)
$4.50
Light, floral notes blend effortlessly with the majestic fragrance of aromatic trees from the Mediterranean coast.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Paschal (traditional)
$1.35 $4.50
Light, floral notes blend effortlessly with the majestic fragrance of aromatic trees from the Mediterranean coast.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Pentacost (festive)
$4.50
This incense is rich and fresh with earthy notes of greenery and musky undertones of moss, fern and a hint of spicy carnation.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Resurrection (festive)
Sold Out $4.50
This incense blends the floral fragrances of spring blossoms with mellow vanilla undertones, making it less pungent than typical floral incense, complimented by notes of fresh citrus.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Rose (festive 2 lbs.)
$120.00
2 pounds
Like the petals of wild roses in full bloom, this fragrance is smooth as satin and sweet as morning dew.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Rose (festive)
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Like the petals of wild roses in full bloom, this fragrance is smooth as satin and sweet as morning dew.
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Sacred Vine (festive)
$4.50
A supreme blend of summer fragrances; rich earth, crisp greenery, and lush vegetation.
10 g
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.
Athonite Incense: Serbia (festive)
$4.50
This deep, musky incense is reminiscent of classic fragrances used in ancient times.
10 g
Over the centuries, the monastics of Mt. Athos have perfected to art of incense making. As a result, this high-quality Athonite incense burns to a powder, and does not melt and suffocate charcoal. A single rock will burn evenly, and slowly, eliminating the necessity to constantly refresh your home or church censor.