Ceramic handmade incense burner/censer.

Ceramic incense burner/censer. Handmade item.

A censer is an incense burner used for spiritual and religious ceremonies and blessings, creating a holy and peaceful atmosphere for prayer. Orthodox Christians can burn incense in their homes for the following reasons:

• Before the beginning of prayer

• Censing icons and the iconostasis

• Family and friends

• Blessing of the home and garden

• Blessing of objects

• On Feast Days

Incense are fragrant gums and spices which are burnt on charcoals in a censer. The burning of incense represents a sacrifice or offering to God. The most common scents used are frankincense, myrrh and rose.