WhyBeeswax?
Why We Use Beeswax
At Monastic Crafts, every candle begins with prayer—and with purpose.
We use 100% pure beeswax because it’s the most honest material we can offer. Not synthetic. Not diluted. Not filled with artificial fragrance. Just golden beeswax—natural, farm-sourced, and crafted in small batches for everyday Orthodox life.
It’s not about trends. It’s about tradition.
A Material Worthy of Prayer
In the Orthodox Church, beeswax is more than a beautiful material—it carries deep meaning.
Traditionally, liturgical candles are made from pure beeswax. According to Saint Symeon of Thessalonica, beeswax symbolizes:
- Purity – because it comes from virgin bees.
- Sweetness – reflecting the sweetness of divine grace.
- Obedience – as bees labor in order and harmony.
Lighting a candle before an icon isn’t just symbolic—it’s part of the offering itself. It’s a physical expression of prayer.
This is why we use beeswax for our sacred candles—because what we place before God should reflect beauty, care, and truth.
Made with Intention, Not Automation
We don’t mass-produce. Every candle is hand-poured or hand-rolled, wicked, trimmed, and wrapped with care.
Some of our offerings—especially under our Ambiance by Sanya line—include botanicals or essential oils for peaceful home use. But our Monastic Crafts candles, made for Orthodox prayer, sacraments, and feast days, are left completely unscented and pure—just as tradition has always held.
These aren’t just candles. They’re companions for prayer, vigil, and quiet moments with God.
Clean, Long-Burning, and Naturally Fragrant
Beeswax is the most traditional and also the most beneficial candle material:
- It burns longer and steadier than other waxes.
- It emits very little smoke and can purify the air.
- It carries a soft honey scent—nothing artificial.
These qualities make it ideal not only for church use, but also for Orthodox homes and family prayer corners.
Supporting Prayer and Purpose
When you purchase from Monastic Crafts, you're supporting more than a small family business. You're helping us support the St. John Benevolent Fund—our charitable outreach that assists Orthodox families, the elderly, and orphans in need.
This is why we use beeswax.
Because candles shouldn’t just illuminate—they should elevate. They should bring prayer to life.