St Zoe Candle- Livani / Frankincense Fragrance

Zoi or Zoe is a female name commonly found in Greece. It is actually one of the most important and significant words in the Greek language, because Zoi means Life, and is an ancient word. Name Zoi is also found in many other languages, usually spelled as Zoe.

Name Zoi is obviously associated with life itself. For the Greek Orthodox Church, name Zoi is celebrated 5 days after Easter, because our Church celebrates the eternal life. The day when name Zoi celebrates its name day is the day of Pigi Zois, which means the source or fountain of life. 

The Martyr Zoe is usually mentioned together with Saint Sebastian. Zoe was married to Nicostratus, who was Sebastian’s jailer. She was afflicted with a condition that prevented her from speaking for six years. She saw Saint Sebastian, she is said to have fallen to the ground, gesturing to the saint that she wanted to be healed. She was healed from her affliction after he made the sign of the cross over and she became a Christian on the spot. Not only that, but all the people who witnessed became believers as well, Nicostratus included.

These candles are lit as a form of prayer, meditation, or devotion, and they are used to symbolize the presence of faith. People may light these candles and say prayers or make requests, believing that their prayers will be heard and answered.

Made with Coco/Soy Wax. Fragrance: Livani is a type of high-quality aromatic resin obtained from certain trees, primarily frankincense trees. It has been used for centuries in various religious and spiritual practices, including in the Catholic, Orthodox, and Eastern Christian traditions. Livani incense is often used in religious ceremonies and has a distinct, pleasant fragrance when burned.

All candles come in gift boxes.

Jar: White and Silver

Lid:  Silver

Candle Mass: 400ml

Size: H10cm x W9.5cm

Internal Diameter: 9cm