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Altar and Sanctuary Lamps

A sanctuary lamp or altar lamp is a type of light that is placed at the altar of sanctuaries in many denominations of Jewish and Christian faiths. The origin of the light comes from the book of Exodus and the Torah, where the icon has special meanings that religions have placed on it. In general, it is agreed that the eternal flame is representative of God's eternal presence. Parallels between eternal light and the lamp are also associated with the piece.

In a church or temple, the sanctuary light is never allowed to dim or go out. In the event of a storm or electrical failure, an alternative energy source is employed to prevent the light from extinguishing. Older styles of lamps were fueled by oil, but modern sanctuary lamps use electricity and some are even solar powered.

Matthew F. Sheehan offers several designs of electric altar lamps to choose from. Many of our lamps have a red shade, which is the traditional color. Electric sanctuary lights are styled after traditional lamps with a tall shade and a short base made of metal such as gold or brass. Choose the sanctuary lamp design that's right for your space and illuminate your area with light and love.

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  • Small Altar Sanctuary Lamp with High Relief Design

    $105.00 - $825.00
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    $105.00

    Small Altar Sanctuary Lamp with High Relief Design pictured with red globe (Not Included).  Red Globe is available for an additional cost below.  E...

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    $105.00

  • Altar Sanctuary Lamp with Plain Smooth Satin Finish Base

    $105.00 - $495.00
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    $105.00

    Altar Sanctuary Lamp with Plain Smooth Satin Finish Base pictured with eight day sanctuary lamp red globe 10" high with overall diameter 4 5/8" (No...

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  • Altar Sanctuary Lamp in Smooth Satin Finish

    $105.00 - $855.00
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    Altar Sanctuary Lamp in Smooth Satin Finish is finely crafted of cast high relief bronze combined with smooth satin finish and oven baked for durab...

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  • Wall Sanctuary Lamp in Smooth Satin Finish

    $2,070.00 - $2,225.00
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    Wall Sanctuary Lamp in Smooth Satin Finish made of cast high relief bronze combined with smooth satin finish and oven baked for durability. This ma...

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  • Hanging Sanctuary Lamp in Smooth Satin Finish

    $105.00 - $2,730.00
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    Hanging Sanctuary Lamp in Smooth Satin Finish made of cast high relief bronze combined with smooth satin finish and oven baked for durability. This...

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  • Floor Sanctuary Lamp in High Polish Bronze

    $105.00 - $2,380.00
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    Floor Sanctuary Lamp in High Polish Bronze pictured with 10" high and 4 5/8" overall diameter eight day red globe (Not Included).  Red Globe is ava...

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    $105.00

  • Hanging Sanctuary Lamp in High Polish Bronze

    $105.00 - $2,505.00
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    $105.00

    Hanging Sanctuary Lamp in High Polish Bronze supplied with 3 feet of chain from a three-way junction plate. This stunning hanging sanctuary lamp ca...

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  • Wall Sanctuary Lamp in High Polish Bronze

    $105.00 - $1,635.00
    $105.00 - $1,635.00
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    $105.00

    Wall Sanctuary Lamp in High Polish Bronze features wall plate 16 ½" high and 3 ½" wide with 13 ½" projection, decorated with beautiful filigree det...

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  • Wall Sanctuary Lamp with Bracket

    $105.00 - $1,235.00
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    $105.00

    Wall Sanctuary Lamp with Bracket features 12 ¼" high and 3 ¼" wide wall plate that has 10 ½" projection. This finely crafted wall sanctuary lamp is...

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  • Altar Sanctuary Lamp with Wheat Motifs Base

    $105.00 - $590.00
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    Altar Sanctuary Lamp with Wheat Motifs Base shown with 10" high and 4 5/8" overall diameter eight day red globe (Not Included).  Red Globe is avail...

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  • Floor Sanctuary Lamp with Wheat Motifs Base

    $105.00 - $2,360.00
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    $105.00

    Floor Sanctuary Lamp with Wheat Motifs Base and node, pictured with 10" high and 4 5/8" overall diameter eight day red globe (not included).  Red G...

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    $105.00 - $2,360.00
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  • Wall Sanctuary Lamp in Antique Bronze Finish

    $105.00 - $1,340.00
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    Wall Sanctuary Lamp in Antique Bronze Finish pictured with eight day sanctuary red globe (not included), measures 10" high with overall diameter 4 ...

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  • Wall Sanctuary Lamp with Statuary Bronze Finish Node

    $1,020.00 - $1,175.00
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    Wall Sanctuary Lamp with Statuary Bronze Finish Node features fixture on lamp made to fit a 4 1/8" diameter 14 day crackle globe, pictured with red...

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  • Wall Sanctuary Lamp

    $1,050.00 - $1,277.00
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    Wall Sanctuary Lamp comes with 3" wide and 14" high backplate, arm projection is 7" and overall projection is 9 ½" from wall. This elegant wall san...

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    $1,050.00 - $1,277.00
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  • Gothic Relief Sanctuary Lamp

    $50.00 - $5,245.00
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    $50.00

    Add a touch of Gothic style in your church with this fine Gothic-style sanctuary lamp. This handsome sanctuary lamp features detailed filigree deco...

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  • Sanctuary Lamp With Cross Chain & Finial

    $4,695.00 - $4,995.00
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    $4,695.00

    Adorned with an intricate cross chain and a cross finial flourish, this elegant sanctuary lamp is a fine example of hand-crafted European design. E...

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