Silver Holy Water Sprinkler with Enamel Cross – Ornate Orthodox Liturgical Vessel

This beautifully crafted Holy Water Sprinkler (Ραντιστήρι) is an elegant ecclesiastical vessel used in Orthodox Christian worship for the blessing of people, icons, and sacred spaces. Featuring a full silver finish with detailed engraved floral patterns and a striking black enamel cross, this piece blends tradition, symbolism, and reverence.

Perfect for use during Theophany (Epiphany), church blessings, and other sacred ceremonies, this sprinkler serves as a meaningful instrument of sanctification.

• Dimensions: Approximately 3.54" x 3.54" x 11.02" (9 x 9 x 28 cm)

• Material: Metal with silver plating and enamel inlay cross

• Use: For sprinkling holy water during Orthodox services and rituals

• Design: Ornate engraved design with central black enamel cross

• Note: Please allow up to 4 weeks for delivery, as this is a specialty handcrafted item

A timeless and sacred addition to your church’s liturgical collection.

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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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Funerals and Memorials
   • Sometimes used to bless a casket or grave.
4. 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.