Bible Dictionaries
Candle, Paschal

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

Search for…

Enter query below:

or

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z

Prev Entry
Candelabrum

Next Entry
Candle-Light Hymn

Resource Toolbox

Print Article

Additional Links

Dictionaries
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
• Paschal Candle
• Candle, Paschal
Encyclopedias
McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia
• Paschal Candle
The Catholic Encyclopedia
• Paschal Candle

A large candle, symbolic of the Risen Saviour, the Light of the World which is blessed at the service on Holy Saturday, is used that day in the blessing of the baptismal water, and is lighted on the Gospel side of the sanctuary during solemn services during the paschal season. In it are inserted five grains of incense incased in hard wax, symbolizing the five wounds of our Lord.