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.
paschal candle
paschal candle
The Easter Candle
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.
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.
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.
paschal candle
the Paschal candle, which is used during baptisms throughout the year
Christ Be Our Light
service of light
A symbol of light that represents being consumed for service at Mass is the Paschal candle. This candle, lit during the Easter Vigil, signifies the presence of Christ as the Light of the World and is used throughout the liturgical year to symbolize Christ's resurrection and guiding light. Its illumination during Mass serves as a reminder of the faithful's call to be vessels of light and service in the world.
Mass is not always started with the blessing of the fire. Only on Holy Saturday, at the Easter Vigil, is a fire blessed, symbolizing the light of Christ enlightening our hearts through the Resurrection.