Unbleached Altar Candles

Natural Colored Beeswax from the Early Days of Christianity Beeswax candles were introduced into the liturgy in Byzantium and these pure candles which were the symbol of the "pure Christ" were unbleached and in their natural color.

Eastern Rite liturgies as well as Christians who hunger for a return to their spiritual roots burn Cathedral Byzantium natural candles in their most sacred liturgies. Long used for funerals, baptisms, and for the Advent season, Byzantium candles also inspire a reverent pose for altars during mass. These natural-colored, long burning, smokeless Byzantium candles will bear a prayerful mood to the solemn traditions of our spiritual past. Cathedral has manufactured natural colored beeswax candles for over 120 years and has long been considered the leader in the church candle industry. Our long history of superior quality and hand crafted American workmanship guarantees for your church a candle of character and dignity. We urge you to burn our Byzantium 51% beeswax natural unbleached candles in your sanctuary as you celebrate the liturgies of our Lord that began nearly 2000 years ago.

Long symbolic of penitential preparation - call attention to this most special season of preparation with the use of these Unbleached 51% Beeswax Altar candles throughout the lenten season or just during Holy Week.

Also available in 100% Beeswax and special sizes upon request (contact us for pricing information)