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Following the Rule of St. Benedict we support ourselves by the work of our hands.

Candles

Using only the best materials, we produce high quality decorative candles. We have a wide range of decorations: hand-painted candles, candles adorned with designs of appliqué wax and others using dried flowers.

Perfumed candles are also produced, while our aromatherapy candles are particularly appreciated by clients. Personalised candles to mark special occasions are one of the community's specialities: models exist to mark a birth, baptism, confirmation, special birthday etc. Particularly popular are the sets of personalised wedding candles we produce for use in the marriage ceremony (See Samples). Enquiries regarding special orders - for example, the reproduction of a logo - will be given welcome consideration. Such enquiries should be addressed to the monk in charge of the workshop.

Please note that for personalised candles there is a time delay, so orders should be placed in good time.

  • As a gift or as a treat for yourself, the candles are ideal
    • for use as an aid to prayer
    • to mark a special occasion
    • to remember a loved one
    • to help create a calming atmosphere at work or at home

Cards

  • We also design blank Greeting cards and Mass cards .
    • incorporating designs painted by the monastic community or
    • photographs of some of the many icons in Holy Cross Monastery.
See more samples