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   • 1. a large candle blessed and lit on Holy Saturday and placed by the altar until Pentecost.

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   What does a paschal candle symbolize?

   • The Paschal candle is the first candle to be lit with a flame from this sacred fire, representing the light of Christ coming into the world. This represents the risen Christ, as a symbol of light (life) dispelling darkness (death).

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   What is a paschal candle in Manila?

   • The Paschal candle of Manila Cathedral in 2024. A Paschal candle is a large candle used in liturgies in Western Christianity (viz., the Roman Catholic Church, the Lutheran Churches, the Anglican Communion, and the Methodist Churches, among others). A new Paschal candle is blessed and lit every year at Easter.

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   Why is a paschal candle lit at a Catholic funeral?

   • As a reminder that those who are baptized are baptized into the death of Christ and can hope to be resurrected into Eternal Life, the Paschal candle is also lit and placed near the coffin at all Catholic funeral Masses. Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world.

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   Why is the Paschal candle lit during Easter?

   • Therefore, lighting the Paschal Candle, especially during Easter, becomes a ritualistic reminder of this central event in Christian faith. The Paschal Candle is usually blessed and lit during the Easter Vigil, the liturgical celebration that marks the beginning of Easter.

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   What are the markings on a Paschal Candle?

   • The Paschal Candle features various year markings along its length. These inscriptions allow the candle to be used for multiple years, reinforcing the continuity of Christ's light. Year markings on the Paschal Candle signify its liturgical significance.

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   Where did the Paschal candle originate?

   • The Paschal Candle, also known as the Easter Candle or Christ Candle, has been a central part of the Christian tradition since the fourth century. Its origins can be traced back to this time, and its symbolism has evolved and developed over time.

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   A Paschal candle is a large candle used in liturgies in Western Christianity (viz., the Roman Catholic Church, the Lutheran Churches, the Anglican Communion, and the Methodist Churches, among others). A new Paschal candle is blessed and lit every year at Easter.

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   This Paschal candle is one of the most sacred and enduring elements in Christianity. Made of beeswax to represent the purity of Christ, the candles wick signifies Christs humanity, and the flame His Divine Nature. It is adorned with one or more Christian symbols, often the cross to represent His redemptive sacrifice; the first and last letters of t...

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   The Paschal candle remains in the Sanctuary on its special candle stand during the full 50 days of the Easter season, and is lit for liturgical services during that time. After Pentecost the candle will be placed next to the baptismal font. The candle is lit during all baptisms throughout the year, passing the light of Christ to each person baptize...

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   This candle, also called the Easter Candle, originated in the earliest days of Christianity, when evening prayer began with the lighting of a candle. This practice was probably inspired by the Jewish custom of lighting a lamp at the conclusion of the Sabbath. Historical references mention the Lucernarium, the evening prayer rite with which the earl...

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   In Italian basilicas the paschal candle stand was made of marble and designed as a permanent attachment to the ambo. Several of these candle stands still survive, as in the Basilica of San Lorenzo fuori le Mura (Saint Lawrence outside the Walls) in Rome, which was built in the 3rd century.

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   By the second half of the 4th century, a hymn in praise of the candle and the Easter mystery was sung, as referenced by Saint Jerome in 384 AD. Saints Ambrose and Augustine are known to have composed these hymns of praise.

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   The word \"paschal\" is the equivalent of the Greek paschs, derived from the Aramaic pasḥā and Hebrew pesaḥ, meaning the passing over. In the Old Testament it refers to the night the Israelites left Egypt for the Promised Land, when God struck the houses of the Egyptians but left the Israelites untouched, thus passing over or sparing them.

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   With Christianity the word paschal took on a new meaning, referring to Our Lords passion, death, resurrection, and glorification. These events stand at the center of our faith. God's saving plan for us was accomplished by the redemptive suffering and death of Jesus. His resurrection and glorification are our assurances of eternal life - if we follo...

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   Jan 8, 2022 · The Paschal candle is a large, white candle lit during the Easter service. The candle is often decorated with symbols of Christ's resurrection, such as a cross or an image of the resurrected Christ. The Paschal candle also represents Jesus' resurrection and triumph over death, and is a symbol of hope and new life.

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   Sep 14, 2024 · The Paschal candle represents Christ, the Light of the World. The pure beeswax of which the candle is made represents the sinless Christ who was formed in the womb of His Mother. The...

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   The Paschal Candle is not just wax and wick; it is a living symbol. It’s a tangible sign of intangible grace. Through this ritual and symbolism, the Church teaches that Christ, the Light of the World, dispels the darkness of sin and brings forth the light of grace.

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    Mar 8, 2024 · As the name suggests, the Paschal Candle is closely associated with the Paschal Mystery — the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It represents the triumph of light over darkness and life over death.

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    Apr 2, 2024 · In every Catholic Church there is a large cylindrical candle, called the Paschal candle, which is a sacramental sign of Jesus’ presence in the world. It is also known as the Easter candle. Every year, a new Paschal candle is blessed and first lit from the new fire at the Easter Vigil.