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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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  • Classic Style Sanctuary Lamp

    $50.00 - $495.00
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    Classic Style Sanctuary lamp made in brass. It is available with brass or silver plate finish. Sanctuary Lamp measures 6 1/8 inches height by 4 3/...

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  • Modern Standing Brass Finish Sanctuary Lamp

    $730.00 - $730.00
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    $730.00

    Sanctuary Lamp, modern style metal ware piece made in brass finishSanctuary lamp measures by 45 inches highGlass not included.Made in Spain.

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  • Hanging Ceiling Church Sanctuary Modern Lamp

    $100.00 - $950.00
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    Modern style Sanctuary Lamp made in brass finish.   Lamp measures by 12 1/2 inches High Glass not included, but can be added below. Made in Spain

    $100.00 - $950.00
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  • Wall Sanctuary Lamp in High Polish Finish

    $105.00 - $1,545.00
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    Wall Sanctuary Lamp in High Polish Finish comes available in either high polish (shown) or satin finish. Made of cast high relief bronze combined w...

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  • Wall Sanctuary Lamp in High Relief Bronze Finish

    $105.00 - $1,745.00
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    Wall Sanctuary Lamp in High Relief Bronze Finish, pictured with 10" high and 4 5/8" overall diameter red day glass globe (Not Included).  Red globe...

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  • Floor Sanctuary Lamp in High Relief Bronze Finish

    $105.00 - $2,645.00
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    $105.00

    Floor Sanctuary Lamp in High Relief Bronze Finish shown with 10" high and 4 5/8" overall diameter eight day red globe (Not Included).  Red globe is...

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  • Wall Sanctuary Lamp with High Relief Details

    $105.00 - $2,705.00
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    Wall Sanctuary Lamp with High Relief Details is made by skilled craftsmen with attention to detail of cast bronze combined with smooth satin and hi...

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  • Altar Sanctuary Lamp with High Relief Details

    $105.00 - $755.00
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    Altar Sanctuary Lamp with High Relief Details features ornate fixture to hold red globe (Not Included).  Red Globe is available at an additional co...

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  • Floor Sanctuary Lamp with Wood and Bronze Finish

    $105.00 - $3,130.00
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    Floor Sanctuary Lamp with Wood and Bronze Finish comes available with walnut wooden column in natural finish (shown) or bronze in smooth satin fini...

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  • Floor Sanctuary Lamp in Antiqued Textured Finish

    $105.00 - $1,670.00
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    Floor Sanctuary Lamp in Antiqued Textured Finish comes available in either 44" high or 48" high with base 12" square. Pictured with 10" high and 4 ...

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  • Wall Sanctuary Lamp in Antiqued Textured Finish

    $105.00 - $970.00
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    $105.00

    Wall Sanctuary Lamp in Antiqued Textured Finish includes a fixture to fit 8 day glass globe. Pictured with 10" high and 4 5/8" overall diameter red...

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  • Wall Sanctuary Lamp with High Relief Design

    $105.00 - $2,050.00
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    $105.00

    Wall Sanctuary Lamp with High Relief Design comes supplied with a fixture to fit 8 day glass globe. Pictured with 10" high and 4 5/8" overall diame...

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  • Hanging Sanctuary Lamp with High Relief Design

    $105.00 - $2,850.00
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    $105.00

    Hanging Sanctuary Lamp with High Relief Design comes with a fixture to fit eight day globe 10" high and 4 5/8" overall diameter. Pictured with eigh...

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  • Floor Sanctuary Lamp with High Relief Design

    $105.00 - $2,250.00
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    $105.00

    Floor Sanctuary Lamp with High Relief Design pictured with 10" high and 4 5/8" overall diameter eight day red globe (Not Included).  Red Globe is a...

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  • Altar Sanctuary Lamp with High Relief Design

    $105.00 - $825.00
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    $105.00

    Altar Sanctuary Lamp with High Relief Design shown with 10" high and 4 5/8" overall diameter eight day red globe (Not Included).  Red Globe is avai...

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  • Small Altar Sanctuary Lamp with High Relief Design

    $105.00 - $825.00
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    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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  • Altar Sanctuary Lamp with Plain Smooth Satin Finish Base

    $105.00 - $495.00
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    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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    $105.00

    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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    $105.00 - $855.00
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  • Wall Sanctuary Lamp in Smooth Satin Finish

    $2,070.00 - $2,225.00
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    $2,070.00

    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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    $2,070.00 - $2,225.00
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  • Hanging Sanctuary Lamp in Smooth Satin Finish

    $105.00 - $2,730.00
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    $105.00

    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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    $105.00 - $2,730.00
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  • Floor Sanctuary Lamp in High Polish Bronze

    $105.00 - $2,380.00
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    $105.00

    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 - $2,380.00
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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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    $105.00

  • 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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    $105.00 - $1,635.00
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  • Wall Sanctuary Lamp with Bracket

    $105.00 - $1,235.00
    $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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    $105.00 - $1,235.00
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    $105.00