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The Paschal (Easter) Candle is lit during during liturgical celebrations throughout the Paschal (Easter) Season and is placed near the Ambo or the Altar. The Paschal Season is the fifty days from Easter Saturday to Pentecost. During this time the Church is vested in White. The closing of the Paschal (Easter) season is at the evening after the liturgy of Pentecost when the Church is vested in Red. After Pentecost the Church begins her Ordinary Time and is vested in Green.
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∙ 13y agoThe paschal candle represents the resurrection of Jesus and new life. It is lit at the Easter Vigil and stays lit until Pentecost Sunday, which ends the Easter season. Because it represents new life, it is used at all Baptisms and Funerals.
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∙ 14y agoA new Paschal candle is blessed and lit every year at Easter, and is used throughout the Paschal season and then throughout the year on special occasions, such as baptisms and funerals.
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What is the name of the candle that is blessed and lit at the beginning of the liturgy?
The candle is called the Paschal candle. It is sometimes referred to as the "Easter candle."
Is the Paschal mystery?
The paschal (Easter) mystery is the death and resurrection of Jesus. The Paschal candle is a large, white candle used liturgically in the Western Rites of Christianity (Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, etc.). A new Paschal candle is blessed and lit every year at Easter, and is used throughout the Paschal season and then throughout the year on special occasions, such as baptisms and funerals.
What is blessed at the Easter vigil during the service if light?
the Paschal candle, which is used during baptisms throughout the year
What Catholic religion candle do you light when someone dies?
In the Catholic religion, the paschal candle (a large candle blessed and first lighted at the beginning of the Easter Vigil) is lighted during the Funeral Mass.
What is the candle lit in Easter season?
Paschal candle.
What is the name of the candle lit on holy Saturday?
the paschal candle
Is the Paschal Candle used at Christmas?
Yes
What is the name of the candle that is lit during the Easter vigil ceremony?
the Paschal candle
What represents the light of the risen Lord during the Easter Vigil?
The Paschal candle is blessed at Easter during the service of Light. The Easter Vigil is held during the hours of darkness between sunset on the Saturday following Good friday, and dawn on Easter Sunday.
What was lit at the Easter vigil as a symbol of Jesus' resurrection?
A paschal candle is lit
What does the cross on the paschal candle mean?
It means somthing
What is blessed at the Easter Vigil at the service light?
The Paschal candle is blessed at Easter during the service of Light. The Easter Vigil is held during the hours of darkness between sunset on the Saturday following Good Friday, and dawn on Easter Sunday.
