Melleray Incense (1 lb. box)

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MELLERAY INCENSE


The hermits of Nazareth Hermitage in Ava, Missouri continue the monastic tradition of producing superior quality liturgical incense. Each blend is made according to strict requirements from a compound of 5 or 6 imported ingredients.

Melleray Incense, their bestseller, combines the finest frankincense from Ethiopia and India with a floral bouquet added for a sweeter scent. Net weight 1 lb.

Nazareth Hermitage: Ava, Missouri

Nazareth Hermitage sits on the top of a long ridge overlooking deep, forested valleys in the Ozark Mountains of southern Missouri. The hermitage was established in 1976 with the permission of the local Catholic bishop by three religious (one monk and two nuns) on 200 acres of land given to the hermits by the neighboring monks at Assumption Abbey.

Each hermit lives in his or her own hermitage, a small cement-block house dug into the side of the ridge. Nazareth Hermitage is modeled on the ancient "laura" concept. The name originates from fourth-century Palestine and describes a group of hermitages located around a central chapel.

Every day they meet in the community chapel for Mass. Once a week they gather for a common vegetarian meal, which they take turns cooking. Each hermit rises early, at 3 a.m. Each prays the liturgy of the hours alone. A priest, as spiritual father of the laura, meets with each hermit once a week for spiritual direction.

The laura supports itself by making and selling liturgical incense.

How to burn incense in your home:

First, 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.

Next, 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. Place the charcoal into your censer bowl and wait until it is glowing red.

Finally place a pinch (about 1-3 grains if a granular incense) of incense onto the smoldering charcoal. Cense the rooms of your house making the sign of the cross.

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9 reviews

Great! Divine!
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jun 13, 2022  |  By Deacon Stephen B.
I am very familiar with this incense. Praise God. - I have used this incense for years. It truly is a symbol of our prayers rising to heaven.
Deacon Stephen B.


Authentic Church Scent
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Mar 14, 2022  |  By Monica
I've been searching for the longest time for this scent. I'm in Heaven literally
Monica


Secretary
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Aug 19, 2021  |  By Donece H.
Fast service. Easy ordering. Exactly what we were looking for.
Donece H.


Wonderful incense
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Feb 10, 2020  |  By Doug E.
Excellent incense with a complex, spicy floral aroma. I am very pleased and would gladly purchase again, but I think this amount should last me quite a while! Although I am not Catholic, and generally purchase incenses simply for fragrance, I enjoy purchasing items from Monastery Greetings and supporting the monasteries, convents and hermitages that they represent.
Doug E.


Awesome
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 3, 2019  |  By Candance G.
This incense filled the whole house with fragrance.
Candance G.


Trappist Incense
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Apr 9, 2018  |  By Peter
excellent product;easy to use; fills the home with billows of sweet incense; smells delicious
Peter


incense
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 7, 2017  |  By pat s.
this was for my daughter, and she really likes it. thank you
pat s.


Beautiful incense
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jun 20, 2016  |  By Linda L.
The Benediction incense is fantastic. It's definitely going to be in my permanent rotation.
Linda L.


Could be stronger
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Sep 1, 2015  |  By Bernard Carman
Good product but I thought from the description that it would have a stronger perfume.
Bernard Carman