Catholic Church silver color censer holder

Catholic Church silver color censer holder

• Base made of cast metal
• Polished metal finish.
• Support for church incense boat and censer stand.
• Purchase price does not include Holy Water vessel, censer stand, or church incense boat.
• Available in our online store: silver censer stand.

Use of the censer stand

The censer stand for church is a liturgical accessory used to hang the thurible and the church incense boat.

This handcrafted item allows incense and the tools related to incensation to be within reach of the celebrant or acolyte.

Incense represents, in Catholic tradition, the prayer that rises to God as a pleasing aroma (Psalm 140:2). The censer stand helps keep this liturgical instrument organized and accessible, and along with the church incense boat, it is essential for Masses and processions.

This stand facilitates the rite of incensation prescribed by the Roman Missal, ensuring the dignity, accessibility, and reverence required.

The freestanding censer stand differs from other models due to its height and stability. Unlike wall hooks or auxiliary furniture, this stand is designed to be placed next to the altar or in the sacristy, allowing the censer stand and the church incense boat to hang at a functional height.

Parts and structure of a censer stand for church

The parts of a censer stand include base, shaft, and hooks.

The base typically measures between 20 and 30 cm (7.87 to 11.81 in) to ensure stability.

The central shaft, composed of one or more sections, supports curved arms or metal hooks at the top.

The censer stand and the church incense boat hang from the hooks positioned at the top of the piece.

Some censer stand models include liturgical decorative elements, but their design usually prioritizes functionality and integration with other altar elements.