Handmade Cherouvoskesto Silver – Ecclesiastical Washing Vessel Set
Honor Orthodox tradition with this beautifully handcrafted silver cherouvoskesto a sacred 2 piece vessel set used by bishops during the Divine Liturgy. Designed for the ceremonial handwashing that takes place before Holy Communion, this vessel symbolizes spiritual purification and humility.
- Handmade in Greece by skilled ecclesiastical artisans
- Two-piece set: includes an ornate jug and matching basin
- High-quality metal alloy with a silver-plated finish
- Detailed Byzantine-style engravings and cross-topped lid
- Dimensions:
• Diameter: 37 cm / 14.6 inches
• Height: 45 cm / 17.7 inches - Used in hierarchical liturgies and special feast services
- Ideal for churches, monasteries, and collectors of Orthodox liturgical items
- Greek name: Χερνιβόξεστο
- Alternate spellings: cherouvoskesto, chernivoxesto, khernivochesto
Add reverence, elegance, and deep spiritual meaning to your liturgical celebrations with this timeless Orthodox vessel. Handmade in Greece. Please allow ~ 2-4 weeks for delivery.
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The cherouvoskesto (Greek: Χερνιβόξεστο) is a sacred ecclesiastical vessel set used in the Greek Orthodox Church, traditionally by bishops or high-ranking clergy during the Divine Liturgy. This handcrafted bicolour version is an exquisite representation of Orthodox liturgical artistry, featuring a beautifully detailed jug and basin used in the ceremonial handwashing ritual that precedes Holy Communion. The act of handwashing is a deeply symbolic gesture, reflecting spiritual purification, humility, and readiness to enter into the sacred mystery of the Eucharist.
Often seen during hierarchical services and major feasts, the cherouvoskesto is an essential part of any bishop’s liturgical set. This 2 piece vessel set is suitable for use in churches, monasteries, and chapels, and is also highly valued by collectors of religious art and sacred objects.
Common English transliterations include chernivoxesto, cherouvoskesto, and khernivochéstho.