Greek Orthodox Christian Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp with Chain & Red Glass - Traditional Votive Vigil Light for Home Altar, Church Decor, Religious Ceremonies and Spiritual Meditation

Christian Bronze Oil Lamp with chain Dimensions : 24cm 9.45in (without the chain) - 73cm 28.74in (with the chain) Handmade christian bronze oil lamp

Christian Bronze Oil Lamp with chain

Dimensions 24cm 9.45in (without the chain) - 73cm 28.74in (with the chain)

The vigil lamp is a candle burning lamp that is placed before an icon as a reminder that Jesus Christ is the light of the world and illumines our souls. There are two basic types of vigil lamps hanging and standing. Usually vigil lamps are lit using oil, usually olive oil, as the fuel feeding a floating wick. The vessel holding the oil is a cup usually made of heat treated glass. Sometime lamps that burn a wax, usually bee's wax, candles are used.

In Orthodox Christian usage, electric lamps are not used.