paschal candle

Noun

Meaning

paschal candle (plural paschal candles)

(Christianity) A large symbolic white candle used at Easter.
Synonym: Easter candle

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Candle-making has long involved the use of beeswax, which is highly flammable, and this material traditionally was prescribed for the making of the Paschal candle or "Easter candle". Source: Internet

Before 1955, the option existed of blessing the baptismal font on the Vigil of Pentecost, and this was the only time the Paschal candle would be lit at services after Ascension. Source: Internet

Description Some Paschal candles in the Netherlands For congregations that use a Paschal candle, it is the largest candle in the worship space. Source: Internet

Eastern usage In the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches there is no direct correspondence to the Western Paschal candle. Source: Internet

SALT LAKE CITY — The Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of the Madeleine began with a burst of fire, the lighting of the new paschal candle, and a procession into the dark cathedral. Source: Internet

Other times of the year The Paschal candle. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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