Editing Incense (section)

===Christian===
[[File:Incense_at_Roman_Catholic_Mass.jpg|thumb|The use of incense occurs during [[Mass (liturgy)|Mass]], with a thurible, in the Catholic and Lutheran traditions]]
The use of incense in Christianity is inspired by passages in the [[Bible]]; its use in prayer and worship carries with it a [[Christian symbolism]].<ref name="ELCA2013">{{cite web |title=Why and how do we use incense in worship? |url=https://download.elca.org/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository/Why_and_how_do_we_use_incense_in_worship.pdf |publisher=[[Evangelical Lutheran Church of America]] |access-date=29 January 2025 |date=2013}}</ref> Incense is used in  Christian churches, including the [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]], [[Eastern Orthodox]], [[Assyrian Church of the East]], [[Oriental Orthodox]], [[Lutheran]] and [[Old Catholic]] denominations, as well as in some [[Methodism|Methodist]], [[Continental Reformed churches|Continental Reformed]], [[Presbyterianism|Presbyterian]], and [[Anglican Communion|Anglican]] churches. A [[thurible]] is used to hold the burning incense. Each thurible consists of a censer section, chains to hold and swing it, a perforated lid, and a [[crucible]] in which burning charcoal is placed. The incense is placed directly upon the charcoal, where it melts to produce a sweet smelling smoke. This may be done several times during the religious service as the incense burns quite quickly. The thurible is swung by its chains to fan the charcoal, to produce copious smoke, and to distribute the smoke.<ref name="Herrera">[https://www.scribd.com/doc/170397802 Herrera, Matthew D. ''Holy Smoke: The Use of Incense in the Catholic Church.'' San Luis Obispo:  Tixlini Scriptorium, 2011.]</ref>