Authentic Mount Athos Myrrh
The authentic Myrrh of Mount Athos is a genuine monastic blessing. It is a beneficial oil that contains a mixture of plants and aromatic substances.
It is a traditional and symbolic gesture to anoint the skin with myrrh (myro) from Mount Athos, especially when it has been blessed or has come from a holy relic or monastery. People often apply it to:
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Forehead (symbolizing the mind and thoughts)
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Chest or heart (for the soul and emotions)
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Wrists or hands (for one's actions)
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Neck (symbolizing speech and connection)
What This Means Spiritually:
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Blessing & protection: The anointing is seen as a way to receive divine grace and spiritual protection.
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Connection to the saints: If the myro is from a relic that exudes myrrh (e.g. of a saint), it symbolizes closeness to that saint’s intercession.
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Healing: Myro is sometimes used in prayers for spiritual or even physical healing.
How to Apply It:
You can use a small amount and make the sign of the Cross as you apply it, ideally with a prayer like:
“Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me.”
Mount Athos myrrh is not drinkable and is used only externally!
Origin: Mount Athos
Net Weight: 10 ml
