Although some people use votive candles in their lamp, it is proper to burn olive oil. It is the fuel used in most monasteries and represents a very ancient tradition. Churches also traditionally use olive oil in their lamps. In the home, “Pious Orthodox faithful take oil frequently from the lamp and bless themselves, making the sign of the Cross on their foreheads.” Vigil Glass Stand/Lampada The care of oil lamps is described below: 1. The Glass. A votive glass or any small glass with a wide...

St. Angelina came from a family of Orthodox Albanian princes and from childhood was brought up in the fear of God. She was destined to...