Enamel Holy Water Sprinkler – Gold Plated with Hand-Painted Floral Design
This exquisite Orthodox Holy Water Sprinkler (Ραντιστήρι) is a beautifully crafted liturgical vessel used for the distribution of holy water during church services and blessings. Made from durable metal with gold plating and intricate hand-painted enamel detailing, this sprinkler features a vibrant floral motif and a gracefully elongated neck topped with a finely sculpted cross design.
Ideal for use in Theophany (Epiphany) blessings, home or icon blessings, and other sacred rituals, this sprinkler brings both elegance and reverence to any ecclesiastical setting.
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Dimensions: Approximately 3.15" x 3.15" x 7.48" (8 x 8 x 19 cm)
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Material: Metal with enamel and gold finish
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Use: For sprinkling holy water during Orthodox services and blessings
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Design: Traditional floral pattern with vibrant enamel inlays
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Note: Please allow up to 4 weeks for delivery, as this is a specialty liturgical item.
Bring beauty and tradition to your service with this timeless Orthodox ecclesiastical accessory.
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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.