• HANDCRAFTED WITH CARE

    Unique & high-quality 100% farm beeswax & organic materials.

  • DESIGNED WITH INTENTION

    Ease of ordering, timeliness & integrity.

    Excellent customer service.

  • COMMITTED TO HELPING OTHERS

    Service based mission to donate a portion of all profits to the St. John Benevolent Fund.

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Our Mission

Our natural beeswax candles & premium products are meticulously handcrafted to benefit the Orthodox community; and to give back to those in need through the St. John Benevolent Fund. 

We're blessed to offer you our premium products at wholesale rates and to aid you in supplementing your parish's income. 

Receive a complimentary candle sample box and join us in our mission to support those in need through the St. John Benevolent Fund!

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  • Metropolitan Nicholas blessing our Delray Beach facility with the miraculous "Kursk Root Icon" of the Mother of God.

  • Monastic Crafts was established with the blessing of His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad. 

Our Story

Monastic Crafts was built on the premise of giving back to our Orthodox Christian community.

Our mission is to serve Orthodox Churches across North America, inspired by the example of Protopresbyter Valery Lukianov, of blessed memory, and our patron saint, St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco.


Protopresbyter Valery Lukianov was a pillar of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad. For more than half a century, he devoted himself to the spiritual care of Orthodox Christians, serving with humility, love, and tireless dedication. Father Valery was known for his profound wisdom, pastoral care, and his ability to unite people in faith. He also had a deep appreciation for the beauty and meaning of Orthodox liturgical traditions, which he passed on to many through his ministry.

At the heart of Father Valery’s spiritual journey was St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco. St. John, a modern-day saint and wonderworker, was renowned for his unwavering faith, compassion, and miracles. Born in Russia, St. John became a bishop in the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad and ministered across several continents, including Europe, China, and America. His life was marked by his commitment to the poor, his miraculous healings, and his efforts to preserve the Orthodox faith in challenging times.

St. John ordained Father Valery into the clergy, becoming his spiritual guide and mentor. The bond between them was profound, and Father Valery often spoke of how St. John’s faith and tireless service to the Church shaped his own ministry. Like St. John, Father Valery was deeply devoted to helping others and living out the Gospel through action, prayer, and love.

Father Valery’s impact on our family and the broader Orthodox community was transformative. His teachings stressed the importance of gratitude, humility, and giving back to the Church—values that continue to guide our work at Monastic Crafts. It is in his honor, and with the spiritual blessing of St. John, that we dedicate ourselves to providing high-quality items for Orthodox liturgical use, helping churches thrive and the faithful deepen their spiritual lives.

Testimonials

  • “Our parish loves the quality of these candles, more importantly we fully support a company that is working to give back to the mission of St. John and the Benevolent Fund.” 
    Archpriest Yaroslav Lutoschin, St. Luke the Blessed Surgeon, Pompano, FL 

  • “They are perfect! We are happy to have you as our new candle vendor. We will be placing more orders for your fine candles.” 
    Peter Schweitzer, St. Gregory the Theologian Russian Orthodox Church, Tampa FL