{"product_id":"scriptorium-scented-candle","title":"Scriptorium Scented Candle – Teakwood, Cedar \u0026 Leather | 5.5 oz Coconut Soy Wax | Made in USA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eScriptorium Scented Candle – Teakwood, Cedar \u0026amp; Leather | 5.5 oz | Hand-Poured at Conception Abbey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the printing press, before the digital age, there was the scriptorium — the monastery's sacred writing room, where monks bent over parchment by candlelight, copying Scripture word by word, letter by letter. The \u003cstrong\u003eScriptorium Scented Candle\u003c\/strong\u003e captures that world in fragrance. Rich teakwood and warm cedar form the backbone of this distinguished scent, while a whisper of leather calls to mind the worn covers of ancient manuscripts. It's a fragrance that commands presence without demanding attention — complex, grounded, and unmistakably refined. Hand-poured by the Benedictine monks of \u003cstrong\u003eConception Abbey\u003c\/strong\u003e in Conception, Missouri, this candle is a tribute to the quiet, faithful work of those who preserved the written Word for generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:16px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e📜 Distinguished Manuscript Scent\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eTeakwood, cedar, and leather — a rich, layered fragrance evoking ancient books, candlelit studies, and monastic scholarship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Clean-Burning Wax Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eCoconut \u0026amp; soy wax burns cleaner and longer than paraffin — no harsh chemicals, just a steady, even flame and consistent scent throw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e✝️ Crafted at Conception Abbey\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eHand-poured by Benedictine monks in Conception, MO — each candle a product of the same prayerful diligence that once filled the scriptorium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e🎁 A Gift for the Thoughtful Catholic\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003ePerfect for priests, deacons, scholars, writers, or anyone who appreciates a sophisticated, faith-inspired fragrance. Ideal for ordination, graduation, or Father's Day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;max-width:600px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"min-width:300px;border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.5 oz (156 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eWax Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eCoconut \u0026amp; Soy Wax Blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eFragrance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eTeakwood, Cedar \u0026amp; Leather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePour Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eHand-poured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e70115\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSold by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eCatholic Faith Store\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCandle Care \u0026amp; Safety Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;max-width:600px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"min-width:300px;border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eTrim Wick\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eTrim to 1\/8\"–1\/4\" before every lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eFirst Burn\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eBurn 3–4 hours initially to prevent tunneling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMax Burn Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDo not burn more than 4 hours at a time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSupervision\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eNever burn unattended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eHeat-resistant surface; away from drafts, debris, children, pets \u0026amp; combustibles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Scriptorium smell like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScriptorium is a rich, sophisticated fragrance centered on teakwood, cedar, and leather. It evokes the atmosphere of an old library or a monk's writing room — warm, woody, and quietly distinguished. It's not sweet or light; it's a scent with depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a scriptorium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scriptorium (Latin: \"a place for writing\") was the dedicated room in a medieval monastery where monks hand-copied manuscripts — Scripture, theological texts, and classical works. Their painstaking labor preserved much of Western literature and sacred tradition. This candle is a tribute to that legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho makes this candle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scriptorium candle is hand-poured by the Benedictine monks of \u003cstrong\u003eConception Abbey\u003c\/strong\u003e in Conception, Missouri. Their craft reflects the same spirit of prayerful, purposeful work that once defined the monastic scriptorium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a good gift for a priest or deacon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Scriptorium's refined, masculine fragrance makes it one of our top picks for clergy, scholars, and men of faith. It's an excellent choice for ordination, priestly anniversaries, Father's Day, or any occasion honoring a man of deep faith and learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get the best burn from this candle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim the wick to 1\/8\"–1\/4\" before every lighting. On the first burn, let the candle burn for 3–4 hours so the wax pool reaches the edges — this prevents tunneling and ensures an even, full burn throughout the candle's life. Never burn for more than 4 hours at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conception Abbey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52233500033255,"sku":"70115","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/5636\/1703\/files\/70115_white_scenic.webp?v=1781984713","url":"https:\/\/www.catholicfaithstore.com\/products\/scriptorium-scented-candle","provider":"Catholic Faith Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}