Hanging Vigil Lamp Silver with Smalt

Nikel plated church oil lamp with incised decoration and smalt. The oil lamp comes with a red glass cup for the oil.

Height: 10 cm.
Diameter: 8 cm.

The Vigil Lamp is placed lit in front of the holy icons inside the Orthodox Churches, as well as in the houses of the faithful, as a sign of respect and honor to God, Virgin Mary and Saints. The lighting of the vigil lamp symbolizes the light of Jesus Christ that lights every person’s life. The olive oil symbolizes the endless mercy of God and the praying of Jesus Christ in the Mount of Olives.