the paschal candle is lit in church during baptisms other than easter.
the paschal candle is lit in church during baptisms other than easter.
when other than easter is the paschal candle lit in church?
during baptisms
the paschal candle is also lit during baptisms to signify the holy spirit and fire that john the baptist promised to those who were baptised in christ. during the baptismal rite in many traditions, a small lit candle will be given to the newly baptised by a member of the community, with words similar to, "let your light so shine before others, that they might see your good works and glorify your father in heaven." ()
paschal candle
paschal candle









































a paschal candle is a large, white candle used in liturgies in western christianity (viz., the roman catholic church, the anglican communion, lutheran, and methodist churches, among others). a new paschal candle is blessed and lit every year at easter, and is used throughout the paschal season which is during easter and then throughout the year on special occasions, such as baptisms and funerals. 









































the equivalent of the paschal candle in the western orthodox church is the paschal trikirion which differs both in style and usage.









































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