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Why do Orthodox Christians light candles when entering the church?
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∙ 13y ago
As a sign of faith in the saints and in Gods heavenly power. Also symbolic of Jesus being the light unto the world, that we (through faith) can also illuminate the world by joining together with fellow Christians.
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∙ 13y ago
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