Silver Holy Water Sprinkler – Ornate Orthodox Ecclesiastical Vessel
This elegant Silver Holy Water Sprinkler (Ραντιστήρι) is a beautifully crafted liturgical piece used in Orthodox Christian services for the sanctification of people, icons, and sacred spaces. Featuring an all-silver finish with intricate embossed detailing and a graceful floral-topped handle, this vessel reflects both reverence and timeless beauty.
Perfect for use during Theophany (Epiphany), house blessings, and other sacred occasions, this sprinkler symbolizes the blessing and purification brought by holy water.
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Dimensions: Approximately 3.15" x 3.15" x 10.63" (8 x 8 x 27 cm)
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Material: Metal with polished silver finish
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Use: For distributing holy water during services and blessings
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Design: Detailed embossed ornamentation with a decorative floral crown
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Note: Please allow up to 4 weeks for delivery, as this is a specialty liturgical item
A striking and sacred addition to any Orthodox church’s ceremonial offerings.
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The sprinkler is used to distribute holy water during blessings, processions, and special rites. Its symbolic and practical functions are rooted in purification, sanctification, and the presence of the Holy Spirit.
When It's Used
- Theophany (Epiphany)
- During the Great Blessing of the Waters, the priest uses the sprinkler to bless the congregation, icons, church walls, and even homes and properties in the days following the feast.
- Blessing People or Objects
- Used for blessing people during services (especially at the end of the Divine Liturgy), homes, crosses, religious articles, new buildings, vehicles, and more.
- Funerals and Memorials
- Sometimes used to bless a casket or grave.
- Holy Week and Feast Days
- On occasions like Palm Sunday, Pascha, and feast day processions, the priest may sprinkle holy water to bless the faithful.
Design Features
- Decorative Bulb Base: Often enameled or hand-painted with floral or cross motifs
- Long Neck with Spout or Sprinkling Head: May be topped with a cross or bishop's head design
- Material: Usually metal (brass or gold-plated), with enamel detailing (like the one in your image)
How It's Used
- The priest fills the bulb with αγιασμός (holy water).
- By lightly shaking the sprinkler or gently tapping it, droplets are released through small holes or a perforated top.
- The priest makes the sign of the Cross with the sprinkler while blessing.