Enamel Holy Water Sprinkler – Gold-Plated with Hand-Painted Floral Design
This elegant Holy Water Sprinkler (Ραντιστήρι) is a beautifully detailed liturgical vessel used during Orthodox services for the distribution of holy water. Handcrafted with a gold-plated finish and adorned with vibrant enamel floral patterns, this piece blends traditional beauty with spiritual purpose.
Perfect for use during Theophany (Epiphany), house blessings, or special liturgical ceremonies, this sprinkler is both functional and ornamental—reflecting the sacred act of blessing through holy water.
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Dimensions: Approximately 3.54" x 3.54" x 11.02" (9 x 9 x 28 cm)
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Material: Metal with gold plating and hand-painted enamel
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Use: For sprinkling holy water during Orthodox blessings and services
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Design: Intricate floral patterns in enamel with a tall, ornate handle
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Note: Please allow up to 4 weeks for delivery, as this is a handcrafted specialty item
A radiant and sacred addition to any Orthodox 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
- 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.