Candle Making at Saint Nektarios Cathedral is a joyous get together for all who attend. The day starts early and the work is long, but being together making candles that we know are going to be offered unto our Lord and His saints is a special time. Usually, the Candle Making operation takes 2 days for each session. These sessions take place during the cooler part of the year so that the dipped candles can properly cool and be processed. Candle Making sessions at Saint Nektarios Cathedral are community events that are some of the beautiful sign posts of yearly activities that make up the liturgical life of the Parish.
The first Candle Making Event was October 22-23. The pictures below are from day two of the Candle Making, Tuesday October 23.
On Candle Making days our very talented cooks provide a tasty festive meal, adding to the joy of the day. We invite you to join us for the next Candle Making Event. Announcements will be made 2 weeks in advance.
Church Parking Lot
Hall To Trapeza
First View of Candle Crew
View of Candle Crew
Dipping Machine Room
Wicking Machine Workers
Wicking Machine
Candle Dipping
Candle Dipping
Keeping the Vat Full
Dipped Candles on the Rack
Candles Cut And Removed From Rack
First Step After the Candles Have Been Removed
Cutting And Separating the Candles
Cooling the Separated Candles
Cutting the Candles In Half
Packing Candles
Packing Candles for the Dikiri and Trikiri at Hierarchical Liturgies.
End of The Work Day, The Tank Is Closed