Floats And Wicks

Vigil oil candle wick-kantilokeri is an authentic Athonite handicraft, handmade by the monks of Mount Athos. It is a traditional church item used for lighting oil lamps both in homes and in churches. It consists of cotton thread that has been soaked in pure beeswax, without the addition of any chemical substances. For this reason, it burns well without producing smoke and offers a long-lasting flame. These properties make vigil oil candle wick ideal for everyday use. In terms of application, it can be cut to any desired length and placed in all types of oil-lamp holders. In our online shop, you can find Athonite handmade vigil oil candle wick-kantilokeri from the Holy Cell of Saint Nicholas.

Our online shop offers long-lasting smokeless wicks, carefully crafted by the experienced monks of Mount Athos to suit the proper use of vigil oil lamps. They are available in a package that includes a candle holder, cork float and a small tong for practicality. The wicks are made from pure, high-quality beeswax, ensuring a clean, smoke-free burn. They provide a steady flame and warm light, helping to maintain a pure and serene atmosphere in your prayer space, whether at home or in a church. The packaging is available in two options: pre-cut beeswax wicks or a whole wick that allows the user to cut it to the desired length.

The scented wicks for vigil lamps which are available in our online shop, are suitable for all types of oil lamps and are made from pure beeswax in the cells of Mount Athos. They are distinguished by the subtle fragrance they release while burning, in addition to providing clean, bright light. These wicks are smokeless and ideal for home use as well. The available fragrances include Desert Flower, Gardenia, Lily, Lavender, Myrrh, Nard, Lilac, and Rose.

Wick float lamps are usually made of cork, following the traditional methods, for both practical and functional reasons. Olive oil is typically used in the lamp, so it is essential for the wick to remain at a short distance from the oil surface to ensure proper burning. In this context, cork serves a purely functional purpose, helping to maintain the correct position of the wick. For safety, the top part of the cork is covered with a metal element to offer protection against fire. An example of this type of lamp holder is the small or large round wick float for vigil lamp, which features a handle integrated into its base for safer handling. Some lamp holders, such as the Mount Athos wick float for vigil lamp-cantilithra available in our online shop, include metal wires that allow you to adjust the flame height. Raising the supports intensifies the flame, while lowering them stabilizes it and makes it burn more evenly.