CHURCH LAMPS

Church lamps are sacred vessels which are located in the Holy Altar above or next to the Holy Altar. They are made of brass decorated with patterns and designs inspired by our church tradition.

Church lamps are divided into four types: three-light, five-light, seven-light and twelve-light, each type of them has a separate meaning and utility.

The three-light lamp is placed on the Holy Altar and remains lit throughout the Divine Liturgy.

The seven-light lamp was a light vessel with seven lamps that burned initially in the holy of holies of the Tabernacle in the wilderness and then in Solomon's Temple. The seven-light lamps were introduced into Christian churches according to the biblical model and symbolize the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit or the seven mysteries of the Church.

The five-light lamp is a candlestick used in baking. The five-light lamp has slots for five candles, as well as the breads of the bakery as well as three built-in cases in which the vials of wine, wheat and oil are placed.

The twelve-light lamp is a candlestick with twelve candle positions. The twelve-light lamp is used on Maundy Thursday during the reading of the Gospels, on which the Priest places and lights a candle for each Gospel that is read.