Hermitage Incense: Lily of Aegina
2328-INCS
$9.00
A rich floral medley with warm spices, sandalwood and moss to create a striking and complex aroma to honor the wonderworker, St. Nektarios of Aegina.
1 oz.
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Hermitage Frankincense: Ethiopian
$7.00
Pure and natural frankincense imported from Ethiopia with hints of lemon and evergreen. The base for all of our fine varieties.
"And when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh." -Matthew 2:11
1 oz.
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Hermitage Frankincense: Royal Green Hojari (Boswellia Sacra)
$16.00
From the deserts and mountains of southern Oman comes Royal Hojari, the finest frankincense in the world. Harvested from the tops of the youngest frankincense trees, Royal Hojari is all-natural and pure. Because of its rarity and unsurpassed quality, Royal Hojari is the frankincense reserved by the Sultan of Oman for his own personal use.
This beautiful jade-colored resin has a fragrance both delicate and refined, with a complex bouquet containing notes of citrus, pine, honey and eucalyptus. Producing an exquisite aroma when burned, Royal Hojari is especially ideal for worship and prayer, and is the best choice for those with respiratory sensitivities.
Royal Hojari comes in marble-sized, tear-shaped, pieces. It is then hand-cut by the brothers of the monastery for use at home or in Church.
Uncut quantities available by request
1 oz.
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Hermitage Frankincense: Somalian (1st Choice)
$10.00
A rich golden, multi-colored tree resin with a very powerful and complex earthy aroma, imported from Somalia. For centuries this ancient natural resin has been used as incense in Divine Worship throughout Christendom.
"First Choice" is the top grade of Somalian Frankincense and comes in marble-sized, tear-shaped pieces. It is then processed by the brothers of the monastery to a size suitable for use at home or in Church.
1 oz.
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Hermitage Frankincense: Superior Hojari (Boswellia Sacra)
$9.00
Just like the premium Royal Hojari Frankincense, Superior Hojari is resin harvested from the boswellia sacra species of frankincense tree. Though not as pure as the Royal variety, Superior Hojari is nonetheless of an exceptional quality, consisting of yellow and whitish resins that burn cleanly. Its exquisite fragrance profile features prominent notes of citrus and pine, similar to Royal Hojari, which makes it an affordable alternative. Like all of our raw frankincense varieties, Superior Hojari is an excellent option for those with respiratory sensitivities.
Superior Hojari comes in marble-sized, tear-shaped pieces. It is then hand-cut by the brothers of the monastery for use at home or in Church.
Uncut quantities available by request
1 oz.
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