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I'm not sure but I was taught that Easter is a season of Resurrection. It also symbolizes Jesus as the light of the world which dispels all darkness and evil. Therefore symbolically we have the paschal candle to be blessed and lit on the eve and the vigil of Easter.
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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 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.
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 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."
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 the big white candle in the catholic church?
You may be referring to the red candle at the tabernacle, where Jesus presence in the form of bread is kept. When lit, it tells all that Jesus is present. When not lit, as on Good Friday, Jesus is not there.
What does the paschal candle resemble to?
This candle Jesus as light of the world.He is the alpha and the omega as we called it in Greek.
What is the new fire?
The New Fire is the Paschal or Easter candle
What symbol do you use during the Easter season?
Paschal candle
