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St. Killians has reached a major milestone in partnership with Irish manufacturing specialist Keltech — the production of our 15,000th Irish-made smokeless candelabra, designed and manufactured in Ireland for churches around the world. Today, St. Killians candle stands are installed in over 32 countries, serving Cathedrals, Shrines and parish churches internationally, including some of the world’s most recognised places of worship. A 15-year partnership built on innovationThe collaboration began over 15 years ago when St. Killians set out to create a safer, cleaner way for churches to offer real devotional candles — without smoke, soot or plastic waste. Working closely with Keltech, the system was developed, refined and engineered to meet the unique demands of historic and high-traffic church environments. This long-term partnership combines St. Killians’ expertise in devotional candle systems with Irish engineering and manufacturing excellence, resulting in a durable, patented solution trusted by churches worldwide. Designed for churches, built to lastThe St. Killians candle system allows parishioners to light real candles using a specially developed smokeless glass system. Each stand is engineered to: • protect church interiors from smoke and soot• minimise maintenance for church staff• eliminate the need for plastic or aluminium candle cups• provide a safe, clean and dignified devotional experience Every candelabra is manufactured in Ireland at Keltech’s Waterford facility, ensuring consistent quality and longevity for churches across the globe. Supported by Enterprise IrelandThis milestone has been recognised by Enterprise Ireland as a strong example of Irish innovation and long-term collaboration between two indigenous companies manufacturing for a global audience.Enterprise Ireland continues to support St. Killians as the company expands internationally, bringing Irish design, engineering and manufacturing into churches worldwide. Continuing our global journeyAs demand continues to grow for safe, sustainable devotional candle systems, St. Killians remains committed to supporting churches worldwide with reliable, beautifully designed solutions — proudly developed and manufactured in Ireland.  

It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness- “the Christopher’s” During these difficult times, we are always in search of some light wherever possible and we are honoured that Christ Cathedral has chosen St Killians to allow those to light a candle for that special intention. “Since the early days of Christ Cathedral earning its new name and becoming a Catholic icon of worship, plans have been in place to add votive candle stands to the campus. Before construction started in the main cathedral, stands were placed inside the doors, and donors could go online and make an offering, and a candle was lit in their honour; candles were viewed via live stream. Once construction commenced, the candles were placed on hold. A few years later, Kymm Binnquist property manager and Father Christopher Smith Rector, worked to find the safest, cleanest burning and most elegant candles and stands, that would fit in the different areas of Christ Cathedral. Saint Killians Candles, manufactured in Ireland, were chosen. The Killians stands have been placed in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, the main Cathedral, next to the Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and in the Bell Tower. Daily Mass attendees and visitors to the Cathedral can light a Killians Candle, signifying a fulfillment of a vow (Latin, votum) although traditionally in most cases the intention is to give honor and to seek help from the saint before whose images the candle is lit and to pray for the deceased. Bishop Kevin Vann, often speaks of his mother lighting a candle each time they attended Mass when he was a child, and teaching him and his siblings the importance of the offering. This timeless tradition is now possible thanks to St. Killians, the generous donors of the stands, and the Christ Cathedral team.”….OC Catholic Newspaper.

St. Killians value safety and the importance of providing peace of mind of burning candles within the church. These values have strengthened in recent months of Covid-19 to allow parishioners to light candles in the safest possible way. St. Killians remain operational during these times to service you with all your needs. It is paramount for us that parishioners can attend their place of worship to light a candle for that special intention. We have learned how trying times in one’s life can be; however, one thing that is certain is our faith in God and been able to continue this offering tradition during these difficult times is more important now, than ever. Our patented design of the three-glass system to house the candle as it burns and subsequently drops provides the ‘one touch’ element to the system. It eliminates the need for someone to remove the empty candle to provide a space for the next candle to be lit. All our St. Killians stands are fitted with two taper boxes which provide the ability to have ‘new’ and ‘used’ tapers to help eliminate chance of contamination. We are working closely with our logistic partners to ensure all deliveries can continue wherever in the world you may be. If you require help or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us info@saintkillians.ie