Jean-Serge wrote:I have vigil lamp with diameter of 7 cm and a similar height. How long should the wick be? I intend to use the old believer wickholder and not the floating cork. You can see this model here. Does it require to maintain the oil a a particular level. Do I also need to impregnate the wick with oil before lighting it.
I would love to see the model, but it did not show.
I did find this picture of an Old Believer wickholder and wick:
http://orthodoxincense.com/vigillamps.html
An Orthodox Priest said that cotton yarn will work with these wickholders.