Catholic Word of the Day: PASCHAL CANDLE, 11-23-09

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PASCHAL CANDLE

A large candle in which five grains of incense have been incased as a symbol of Christ's wounds. It is blessed on Holy Saturday in a special service and is symbolic of the Risen Savior, Light of the World. It is then used in the blessing of baptismal water and remains during the Paschal season in the sanctuary, where it is lighted during liturgical services.

All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.

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Also known as the Easter Candle.

Lit during all of Eastertide for Masses.

Also lit for all baptisms and funerals.

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