{"title":"Home Goods","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"amber-incense-1-lb","title":"Amber Incense (1 lb.)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"prod-desc\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Holy Cross Monastery \u003cbr\u003eAMBER INCENSE (1 lb.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sweet and woody vanilla aroma complemented with golden citrus, musk and sandalwood accords. This incense is a favorite of the Hermitage brotherhood. Handmade by the monks of Holy Cross Monastery from the finest imported ingredients. 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Steady and clean-burning, it is a wonderful addition to private and public worship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.\"\u003c\/i\u003e -- Psalms 45:8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/3480\/5839\/files\/WVWA1_500_x_332.jpg?v=1735150793\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoly Cross Monastery: Wayne, West Virginia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eis an English-speaking monastery under the jurisdiction of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in the Diocese of Eastern America \u0026amp; New York. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoly Cross is a growing monastery consisting of more than two dozen monks, novices, candidates and lay workers, many of them converts to the Orthodox Faith. The monastery community comprises both seasoned monks who have lived very full monastic lives for decades, and many younger monks who have brought to the monastery a youthful vigor and energy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe monastery is located on 180 acres of land in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia. The surrounding hills and forests provide the monastery with seclusion from the distractions and temptations of the world, as well as a daily reminder of the beauty of God's creation. 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The grains are then covered in a fire-purified clay powder to mitigate the stickiness, and are cured for at least a month.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term \"Athonite style\" is used to describe incense which is finished as a grain (not a stick) in a manner faithful to the method of preparation used for centuries on Mount Athos, a monastic republic in Greece. Athonite style incense is burned atop a lighted coal, and can be used at home or in church as an accompaniment to prayer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to burn incense in your home:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst, if using larger charcoal break it into halves or quarters. One quarter piece of charcoal is sufficient for most small censers used at home. If using small (dime size) charcoal, there is no need to break it up. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNext, use kitchen tongs, pliers, or large tweezers to hold the charcoal over a lighted candle or a gas flame. 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Steady and clean-burning, it is a wonderful addition to private and public worship. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 lb. container\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/3480\/5839\/files\/WVWA1_500_x_332.jpg?v=1735150793\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoly Cross Monastery: Wayne, West Virginia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis an English-speaking monastery under the jurisdiction of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in the Diocese of Eastern America \u0026amp; New York. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoly Cross is a growing monastery consisting of more than two dozen monks, novices, candidates and lay workers, many of them converts to the Orthodox Faith. The monastery community comprises both seasoned monks who have lived very full monastic lives for decades, and many younger monks who have brought to the monastery a youthful vigor and energy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe monastery is located on 180 acres of land in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia. The surrounding hills and forests provide the monastery with seclusion from the distractions and temptations of the world, as well as a daily reminder of the beauty of God's creation. 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The monastery community comprises both seasoned monks who have lived very full monastic lives for decades, and many younger monks who have brought to the monastery a youthful vigor and energy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe monastery is located on 180 acres of land in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia. The surrounding hills and forests provide the monastery with seclusion from the distractions and temptations of the world, as well as a daily reminder of the beauty of God's creation. These two aspects of our physical setting help to lead them to prayer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe monks support themselves mainly by manufacturing incense in the ancient Athonite tradition and handmade soap, as well as through selling other liturgical items and products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to burn incense in your home:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst, if using larger charcoal break it into halves or quarters. One quarter piece of charcoal is sufficient for most small censers used at home. If using small (dime size) charcoal, there is no need to break it up. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNext, use kitchen tongs, pliers, or large tweezers to hold the charcoal over a lighted candle or a gas flame. It is best to do this over a metal pan or sink as the charcoal will spark. 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These two aspects of our physical setting help to lead them to prayer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe monks support themselves mainly by manufacturing incense in the ancient Athonite tradition and handmade soap, as well as through selling other liturgical items and products.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eAthonite Style Incense: Made by the monks of Holy Cross Monastery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePure frankincense resin is ground into a fine powder, which is then saturated with rich, fragrant oil. Kneading brings this mixture to a dough-like consistency. The incense is rolled into sheet form and the monks cut the incense into small grains while saying the Jesus Prayer. 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Steady and clean-burning, it is a wonderful addition to private and public worship. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8-oz. container\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonastery Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/3480\/5839\/files\/WVWA1_500_x_332.jpg?v=1735150793\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoly Cross Monastery: Wayne, West Virginia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eis an English-speaking monastery under the jurisdiction of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in the Diocese of Eastern America \u0026amp; New York. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoly Cross is a growing monastery consisting of more than two dozen monks, novices, candidates and lay workers, many of them converts to the Orthodox Faith. The monastery community comprises both seasoned monks who have lived very full monastic lives for decades, and many younger monks who have brought to the monastery a youthful vigor and energy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe monastery is located on 180 acres of land in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia. The surrounding hills and forests provide the monastery with seclusion from the distractions and temptations of the world, as well as a daily reminder of the beauty of God's creation. 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Handmade by the monks of Holy Cross Monastery from the finest imported ingredients. Steady and clean-burning, it is a wonderful addition to private and public worship. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8-oz. container\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/3480\/5839\/files\/WVWA1_500_x_332.jpg?v=1735150793\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoly Cross Monastery: Wayne, West Virginia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eis an English-speaking monastery under the jurisdiction of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in the Diocese of Eastern America \u0026amp; New York. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoly Cross is a growing monastery consisting of more than two dozen monks, novices, candidates and lay workers, many of them converts to the Orthodox Faith. The monastery community comprises both seasoned monks who have lived very full monastic lives for decades, and many younger monks who have brought to the monastery a youthful vigor and energy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe monastery is located on 180 acres of land in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia. The surrounding hills and forests provide the monastery with seclusion from the distractions and temptations of the world, as well as a daily reminder of the beauty of God's creation. 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He traveled to Spain, France, Switzerland, Dalmatia, and even to Syria, the Holy Land, and Egypt during the Fifth Crusade. He tried to be a peace-maker between the Christians and Muslims, going so far as to enter the camp of the Sultan, again preaching conversion of heart and forgiveness. He reached out to and revered all created things, preaching to the animals and birds and fish with compassionate love. St. Francis died in 1226. 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Choirs of angels welcome Jesus into heaven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin the red semi-circle at the top of the scene we see the right hand of the Father with two fingers extended in benediction, blessing all that Jesus has done. The hand also symbolizes God maintaining Creation and sending us his Holy Spirit, a gift merited by Christ's sacrifice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory of the Original San Damiano Cross\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original cross, approximately 6 feet tall by 4 feet wide, is a painting on linen glued to walnut. An unknown artist produced it sometime prior to 1205, the year in which Francis knelt before it in the San Damiano Chapel. The abandoned, neglected and half ruined condition of that chapel in 1205 suggests that the cross may be considerably older. The artist may have been a Syrian monk: the iconography shows a strong Byzantine influence, and local history says there had been Syrian monks in the Assisi area for centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1257 the followers of Saint Clare of Assisi, the Poor Clares, left San Damiano for San Giorgio and took the Cross with them. They preserved it for seven centuries. In Holy Week of 1957 it went on public view in the Basilica of Saint Clare (Santa Chiara) in Assisi, where it may be seen today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrayer of Saint Francis Before the San Damiano Crucifix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"All-highest, glorious God, cast your light into the darkness of my heart. Give me right faith, firm hope, perfect charity and profound humility, with wisdom and perception, O Lord, so that I may do what is truly your holy will. 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Mounted on durable wood board with a raised gold-colored frame and a hook for hanging. 8-1\/2\" x 6-1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStory and Iconography of the San Damiano Crucifix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe San Damiano Crucifix is the one through which God spoke to Saint Francis of Assisi in the year 1205, saying \"Go, Francis, and repair my Church which, as you see, is falling into ruin.\" Francis repaired the San Damiano Chapel, in which the crucifix was located, and eventually his acts of poverty, humility and charity brought about repairs to the entire Catholic Church.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artist who crafted the crucifix left no written explanation of his work, other than names under some of the standing figures. There was no need for more, since most people of the time were illiterate but could readily relate religious iconography to bible stories heard in church. In this crucifix they saw the story of Christ's passion, death and resurrection. Even the colors meant something: red, the color of Christ's blood, symbolizing God's love; and black, the color of death.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the lower part of the cross, near Jesus' left shin, is a very small image of a rooster, reminding us of Peter's denial during Christ's Passion, and his subsequent repentance and conversion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirectly below the rooster is the barely perceptible figure of a person. This may be Saint Peter, looking up at the rooster; or perhaps it is a portrait of the artist or the donor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe square panel below the arms of the cross portrays those present at the crucifixion of Jesus. Under Christ's right arm the Blessed Virgin Mary stands next to Saint John. Dressed in scarlet, Mary Magdalene stands in a place of honor on the other side of Christ. Next to her is the other Mary. At the far right stands the Roman Centurion of Capernaum, who, at the crucifixion, voiced his belief in Christ. He holds a piece of wood in his left hand, symbolizing his building of the synagogue (Luke 7: 1-5). The thumb and two fingers of his right hand are raised in a symbol of the Trinity, while the two closed fingers signify the mystery of the two natures of Jesus. Four heads peer over the shoulder of the centurion. Are they the centurion's servant, healed by Jesus, and soldiers (Luke 7: 6-10)? Or, are they the centurion's son, healed by Jesus, and household of believers (John 4: 46-54)? Two minor figures (as indicated by their smaller size) stand at the bottom corners of the crucifixion-scene panel. On our left is the Roman soldier who pierced Jesus' side with a lance (John 19: 34). On our right is the bystander who offered Jesus a sponge soaked in common wine after Jesus cried out \"I thirst\" (John 19: 28-29). According to Christian tradition they are named Longinus and Stephaton (or Steven).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbove Christ's head on the cross is the Latin inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"IHS NAZARE REX IUDEORU\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (often abbreviated as \"INRI\"), meaning \"JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS.\" (John 19: 19)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"He descended into hell; the third day he arose again from the dead;\" (Apostles' Creed). Under Christ's feet we see the black abyss of the dead, and several haloed figures. These are the souls of holy people who died before Christ and were awaiting Salvation before being admitted into Heaven. Blood pours over them from the wounds in Christ's feet, signifying their long awaited redemption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe central figure of the San Damiano Crucifix is Christ risen from the dead on Easter Sunday morning, clad in a formal loin cloth symbolic of both high priest and victim. He stands upright, no longer hanging from nails. His eyes are open again. His face radiates a calm expression of peace in the knowledge that the price of our redemption is paid. His wounds continue to pour out the blood of his love for us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the arms of the cross, behind Christ's outstretched arms, is a black rectangle representing the empty tomb. The red stripe over the black tomb signifies that the red of God's Love is victorious over the blackness of death. At either side of the empty tomb stands a saint. These are probably the women who discovered the empty tomb early on Easter morning. Beneath each of Christ's wrists are two angels in heated discussion. Are they angels at the beginning of time, arguing whether to worship the Son of Man? Is this Lucifer debating Archangel Michael?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rectangular panel at the top of the cross represents heaven. Emerging from a circle of red and entering heaven we see Jesus, fully robed in garments of gold. In his left hand he carries a golden cross which is his royal scepter and a sign of his victory over death. Choirs of angels welcome Jesus into heaven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin the red semi-circle at the top of the scene we see the right hand of the Father with two fingers extended in benediction, blessing all that Jesus has done. 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