the paschal candle
If you are referring to the Sanctuary Lamp, it is extinguished after the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday and not lit again until the Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday. This is done in all Catholic churches around the world. So, the candle does not burn on Good Friday and most of Holy Saturday.
the Paschal candle
The candle is called the Paschal candle. It is sometimes referred to as the "Easter candle."
If you mean lit as in "He lit the candle", then the preset tense for lit is Light. "I am lighting the candle."
In Judaism, it depends on the reason for the candle. Candles are used on Shabbat, Motza'ei Shabbat, Holy Days, Yahrzeits, and Hanukkah, all for different reasons.
A paschal candle is lit
Paschal candle.
This is lit.
Potential energy is in an unlit candle, which is converted to heat energy, once the candle is lit.
No.
Traditionally, the center candle is lit first, symbolizing the presence of the divine or unity. Then the other candles may be lit from the center candle, representing spreading light and connection.
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