The Paschal Candle represents the risen Christ, as a symbol of light (life) dispelling darkness (death).The Paschal candle is the large, white candle used in liturgies in the Roman Catholic Church and other religious ceremonies.The Paschal Candle tradition has its origins in early church and it is believed that St. Ambrose made this candle prominent during the Easter season late in the third century. The term "Paschal" comes from the word Pesach, which in Hebrew means Passover


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Merciful Lamb Paschal Candle
Price: $216.00-$1,014.00
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    LAMB OF GOD, YOU TAKE AWAY THE SINS OF THE WORLD, HAVE MERCY ON US. Cathedral Candle’s newest Eximious Brand Easter Candle, The Merciful Lamb. The Merciful Lamb Paschal Candle features a beautifully sculpted Lamb highlighted with gold band, along with a budded cross and Alpha and Omega symbols flanked by two gold accented bands. The cross has silver color inlay with five white nails. The Merciful Lamb™ Paschal candle is hand-crafted to showcase the sculpted Agnus Dei medallion in brilliant...

    Sacred Heart of Jesus Paschal Candle
    Price: $179.95-$862.25
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      Sacred Heart of Jesus Paschal Candle NEW FOR 2023! The Sacred Heart of Jesus Paschal Candle evokes a sense of quietly felt inspiration in both communicant and celebrant. Expanding the borders of old technology and with unfailing attention to detail, the designer of FOS AIONIOS™ candles has succeeded in merging traditional with modern, and has brought into being this treasury of candles to honor Christ. Of 51% beeswax, which insures excellent burning qualities, each pattern is fashioned...

      Ornamented Paschal Candle
      Price: $107.35-$745.70
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        Ornamented Paschal Candle.Paschal Candle Nails are included will candle.Dadant Paschal Candles display outstanding craftmanshipand adherence to the highest standards of design and artistic talent. Dadant Embossed Paschal candles have the design burned into the candle and then are hand painted.

        Prince of Peace Paschal Candle
        Price: $73.45-$420.10
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          The light of our Victorious Savior shines on the faces of all God's children. The Easter Vigil is truly among the most impressive and beautiful of all Christian liturgical celebrations, and for this celebration the towering Paschal candle offers its rich symbolism. The Classic Collection by Cathedral Candle Company is created in the tradition of classic and contemporary designs. Each Paschal candle, excluding He is Risen Paschal candle, includes a set of five wax nails with imbedded incense...

          Christus Rex Paschal Candle
          Price: $230.00-$1,070.00
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            Christus Rex - We worship Jesus as Christ the King. Tu Rex gloriae Christe.So he is said to reign in the hearts of humanity.Christ as our Lord,Christ as King. Framed as the illuminated centerpiece of a gothic stained glass rose window. This exquisite design celebrates the Kingship of Christ as King of all humankind, King eternal, King of all kings, King of the ages and Lord of all creation.Artisans delicately apply all natural, fine metal leafing to recreate the look of illuminated stained...

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              The Lilium Paschal Candle--a name taken from the Latin for Lily--features a handsome fleur-de-lis cross at the heart of its design. An ancient and regal symbol of the Holy Trinity. The fleur-de-lis reminds us of the glorious divinity of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and is exquisitely expressed here in royal blue with accents of gold leaf. Adorning the ornamental bands are bees, a symbol of sacrifice so beautifully celebrated in the Easter Exsultet. Individually handcrafted, each Lilium...

              Luke 24 Paschal Candle
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                Luke 24 - We celebrate - "why do you search for the living one among the dead? He is not here, he has been raised up."Our Savior Jesus Christ, on this morning we celebrate.One of the most resonating scripture readings of our faith emblazoned as the theme of this paschal candle. THe burial shroud symbolically draped on his cross, his Chi Rho monogram triumphantly crowns the design ensemble. All rendered in wax with highlights of copper leaf and burnished with bronze wash. Eximious Paschal...

                Mount Olivet Paschal Candle
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                  Mount Olivet™ - "...but go to My brethren, and say to them: I ascend to My Father and to your Father, to My God and to your God"(John 20:17).Mount Olivet, the mount of olives surmised to be and designated by tradition to be the site at which the disciples, the believers,witnessed the Ascension of Christ into Heaven completing the work of our redemption.The ascension of our Lord Jesus depicted as this Paschal design in high relief castings of wax, all with richly burnished bronze wax. Eximious...

                  Upon this Rock Paschal Candle
                  Price: $230.00-$1,070.00
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                    Upon this Rock™ Paschal Candle by Cathedral Candle Company. This NEW design features the rich symbolism of St. Peter. The silver and gold keys to the kingdom of heaven entrusted to Peter by Christ. Whatever you declare bound on earth shall be held bound in heaven and whatever you declare loosed on earth shall be held loosed in heaven. The inverted cross, which Peter requested to be crucified on, stating he was not worth of being crucified in the same manner in which Christ was. Eximious...

                    Celtic Imperial Paschal Candle
                    Price: $179.95-$862.25
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                      Celtic Imperial Paschal Candle by Dadant.The beautiful candle is part of the Fos Aionios™ Paschal Collection. Fos Aionios from the Greek language and meaning Light Eternal.Hand Painted. Pachal Nails are included with Candle.

                      Gloria Paschal Candle
                      Price: $84.55-$706.85
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                        Gloria Paschal Candles.Paschal Candle Nails are included with candle.Dadant Paschal Candles display outstanding craftmanship and adherence to the highest standards of design and artistic talent. Dadant Embossed Paschal candles have the design burned into the candle and then are hand painted.

                        Serenity Paschal Candle
                        Price: $179.95-$862.25
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                          Serenity Paschal Candle by Dadant.The beautiful candle is part of the Fos Aionios Paschal Collection. Fos Aionios™ from the Greek language and meaning Light Eternal.Hand Painted. Pachal Nails are included with Candle.

                          Window of Hope Paschal Candle
                          Price: $179.95-$862.25
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                            Window of Hope Paschal Candle by Dadant.The beautiful candle is part of the Fos Aionios™ Paschal Collection. Fos Aionios from the Greek language and meaning Light Eternal.Hand Painted. Paschal Nails are included with Candle.

                            Crimson Glory Paschal Candle
                            Price: $139.95-$689.85
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                              Crimson Glory Paschal Candle by Dadant.The beautiful candle is part of the Fos Aionios Paschal Collection. Fos Aionios™ from the Greek language and meaning Light Eternal.Hand Painted. Pachal Nails are included with Candle.

                              Cross of St. Francis Paschal Candle
                              Price: $104.30-$477.35
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                                The light of our Victorious Savior shines on the faces of all God's children. The Easter Vigil is truly among the most impressive and beautiful of all Christian liturgical celebrations, and for this celebration the towering Paschal candle offers its rich symbolism. EXCLUSIVELY created and developed by Cathedral Candle Company in 1986, SCULPTWAX candles are meticulously and skillfully decorated with rich hand-cast color infused wax. The beautifully symbolic high-relief creates a strikingly...

                                Crux Trinitas Paschal Candle
                                Price: $101.15-$454.00
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                                  EXCLUSIVELY created and developed by Cathedral Candle Company in 1986, SCULPTWAX candles are meticulously and skillfully decorated with rich hand-cast color infused wax. The beautifully symbolic high-relief creates a strikingly unrivaled three-dimensional quality. Complementing Altar Candles are available to enhance the presence of the Paschal Candle--a perfect decorative touch.

                                  Easter Glory Paschal Candle
                                  Price: $104.30-$477.35
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                                    The light of our Victorious Savior shines on the faces of all God's children. The Easter Vigil is truly among the most impressive and beautiful of all Christian liturgical celebrations, and for this celebration the towering Paschal candle offers its rich symbolism. EXCLUSIVELY created and developed by Cathedral Candle Company in 1986, SCULPTWAX candles are meticulously and skillfully decorated with rich hand-cast color infused wax. The beautifully symbolic high-relief creates a strikingly...

                                    Messiah Paschal Candle
                                    Price: $101.15-$454.00
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                                      The Messiah Paschal Candle.EXCLUSIVELY created and developed by Cathedral Candle Company in 1986, SCULPTWAX. candles are meticulously and skillfully decorated with rich hand-cast color infused wax. The beautifully symbolic high-relief creates a strikingly unrivaled three-dimensional quality. Complementing Altar Candles are available to enhance the presence of the Paschal Candle--a perfect decorative touch.

                                      Sacred Heart Paschal Candle
                                      Price: $104.30-$477.35
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                                        The light of our Victorious Savior shines on the faces of all God's children. The Easter Vigil is truly among the most impressive and beautiful of all Christian liturgical celebrations, and for this celebration the towering Paschal candle offers its rich symbolism. EXCLUSIVELY created and developed by Cathedral Candle Company in 1986, SCULPTWAX candles are meticulously and skillfully decorated with rich hand-cast color infused wax. The beautifully symbolic high-relief creates a strikingly...

                                        The Good Shepherd Paschal Candle
                                        Price: $104.30-$477.35
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                                        Item #: CC80862 -

                                          The light of our Victorious Savior shines on the faces of all God's children. The Easter Vigil is truly among the most impressive and beautiful of all Christian liturgical celebrations, and for this celebration the towering Paschal candle offers its rich symbolism. EXCLUSIVELY created and developed by Cathedral Candle Company in 1986, SCULPTWAX candles are meticulously and skillfully decorated with rich hand-cast color infused wax. The beautifully symbolic high-relief creates a strikingly...

                                          White Paschal Nails Set/5
                                          Price: $9.95
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                                            Benedictine Paschal Candle
                                            Price: $73.45-$420.10
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                                            Item #: CC804 -

                                              The light of our Victorious Savior shines on the faces of all God's children. The Easter Vigil is truly among the most impressive and beautiful of all Christian liturgical celebrations, and for this celebration the towering Paschal candle offers its rich symbolism. The Classic Collection by Cathedral Candle Company is created in the tradition of classic and contemporary designs. Each Paschal candle, excluding He is Risen Paschal candle, includes a set of five wax nails with imbedded incense...

                                              He is Risen Paschal Candle
                                              Price: $73.45-$420.10
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                                                He is Risen Paschal Candle The light of our Victorious Savior shines on the faces of all God's children. The Easter Vigil is truly among the most impressive and beautiful of all Christian liturgical celebrations, and for this celebration the towering Paschal candle offers its rich symbolism. The Classic Collection by Cathedral Candle Company is created in the tradition of classic and contemporary designs. Each Paschal candle, excluding He is Risen Paschal candle, includes a set of five wax...

                                                Red Paschal Nails Set/5
                                                Price: $9.95
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                                                Item #: 60911 -

                                                  Blank Paschal Candle
                                                  Price: $45.95-$636.85
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                                                  Item #: DC15 -

                                                    Blank Paschal Candle.Paschal Candle Nails are included will candle.Dadant Paschal Candles display outstanding craftmanshipand adherence to the highest standards of design and artistic talent. Dadant Embossed Paschal candles have the design burned into the candle and then are hand painted.

                                                    Gold Paschal Nails Set/5
                                                    Price: $11.95
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                                                      Gold Paschal Nails Set/5

                                                      Plain Paschal Candle
                                                      Price: $42.15-$337.45
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                                                      Item #: CC800 -

                                                        Plain Paschal CandleThe light of our Victorious Savior shines on the faces of all God's children. The Easter Vigil is truly among the most impressive and beautiful of all Christian liturgical celebrations, and for this celebration the towering Paschal candle offers its rich symbolism. The Classic Collection by Cathedral Candle Company is created in the tradition of classic and contemporary designs. Each Paschal candle, excluding He is Risen Paschal candle, includes a set of five wax nails with...

                                                        Paschal Candle
                                                        Price: $61.50-$665.95
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                                                          Simple Paschal Candle.Paschal Candle Nails are included will candle.Dadant Paschal Candles display outstanding craftmanshipand adherence to the highest standards of design and artistic talent. Dadant Embossed Paschal candles have the design burned into the candle and then are hand painted.

                                                          Ascension Paschal Candle
                                                          Price: $194.00-$972.00
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                                                            Ascension Paschal Candle "Ascension " heralds the risen Christ and features meticulous craftsmanship in an artistic pallet of soft celestial hues in sky blue and angelic white. The glorious center cruciform presents the appearance of movement and rises upward from the flowing Alpha and Omega toward the ascendingdoce...symbol of the Holy Spirit. During Easter Vigil Services, the five nail tiles are placed in the cruciform, sealing the incense grains. Eximious Paschal Candles - means...

                                                            Aureum Paschal Candle by Dadant.
                                                            Price: $179.95-$862.25
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                                                              Aureum Paschal Candle by Dadant.From the Greek language and meaning light Eternal.Ageless. Eternal. Timeless. Unending. Harking back to an era when tradition and symbolism were a cornerstone of fine craftsmanship, FOS AIONIOS™ Paschal Candles evoke a sense of quietly felt inspiration in both communicant and celebrant. Expanding the borders of old technology and with unfailing attention to detail, the designer of FOS AIONIOS™ candles has succeeded in merging traditional with modern, and has...

                                                              Christ Victorious Paschal Candle
                                                              Price: $101.15-$454.00
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                                                                The light of our Victorious Savior shines on the faces of all God's children. The Easter Vigil is truly among the most impressive and beautiful of all Christian liturgical celebrations, and for this celebration the towering Paschal candle offers its rich symbolism. EXCLUSIVELY created and developed by Cathedral Candle Company in 1986, SCULPTWAX candles are meticulously and skillfully decorated with rich hand-cast color infused wax. The beautifully symbolic high-relief creates a strikingly...

                                                                Cross of Erin Paschal Candle
                                                                Price: $148.00-$807.00
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                                                                  The "Cross of Erin" is a magnificent waxwork adapted from the sculpted stone high crosses of acient Ireland. This stately 51% beeswax, made-to-rder paschal candle is ideal for use during the Easter season and other liturgical celebrations throughout the year. Designed and handcrafted in a highly individual syle...the metallic bronze wax cross being the prime elementwith arms and shaft joined by four great arcs, engraving mouldings, interlacing, intricate frets and a three tiered base...

                                                                  Cross of the Lamb Paschal Candle
                                                                  Price: $101.15-$454.00
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                                                                    The light of our Victorious Savior shines on the faces of all God's children. The Easter Vigil is truly among the most impressive and beautiful of all Christian liturgical celebrations, and for this celebration the towering Paschal candle offers its rich symbolism. EXCLUSIVELY created and developed by Cathedral Candle Company in 1986, SCULPTWAX candles are meticulously and skillfully decorated with rich hand-cast color infused wax. The beautifully symbolic high-relief appliques create a...

                                                                    paschal Candle
                                                                    Price: $179.95-$862.25
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                                                                      Crown of Thorns Paschal Candle by Dadant.The beautiful candle is part of the Fos Aionios Paschal Collection. Fos Aionios from the Greek language and meaning Light Eternal.Hand Painted. Pachal Nails are included with Candle.

                                                                      Divine Mercy Paschal Candle
                                                                      Price: $73.45-$420.10
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                                                                        The light of our Victorious Savior shines on the faces of all God's children. The Easter Vigil is truly among the most impressive and beautiful of all Christian liturgical celebrations, and for this celebration the towering Paschal candle offers its rich symbolism. The Classic Collection by Cathedral Candle Company is created in the tradition of classic and contemporary designs. Each Paschal candle, excluding He is Risen Paschal candle, includes a set of five wax nails with imbedded incense...

                                                                        Evangelium Paschal Candle
                                                                        Price: $230.00-$1,070.00
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                                                                          The "Evangelium™"--In tribute to the writers of the four canonical Gospels.This beautiful iconic design rendered in bronze toned wax, gilded with 24 carat gold leaf dramatically offsets the natural hues of the 51% beeswax paschal.Matthew, Mark, Luke and John--Early, traditional Christian art has long depicted, in beautiful iconic fashion, these four writers of the canonical Gospels as the four "living creatures" that surround God's throne. Centuries old, Cherubim renditions of Matthew/Human,...

                                                                          Fleur De Lis Paschal Candle
                                                                          Price: $118.95-$767.35
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                                                                            Fleur De Lis Paschal Candle.Paschal Candle Nails are included will candle. Available in Blue, White and Red.Dadant Paschal Candles display outstanding craftmanshipand adherence to the highest standards of design and artistic talent. Dadant Embossed Paschal candles have the design burned into the candle and then are hand painted.

                                                                            Paschal Candle
                                                                            Price: $179.95-$862.25
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                                                                              Holy Cross of San Damiano Paschal Candle by Dadant.The beautiful candle is part of the Fos Aionios Paschal Collection. Fos Aionios from the Greek language and meaning Light Eternal.Hand Painted. Pachal Nails are included with Candle.

                                                                              Holy Trinity Paschal Candle
                                                                              Price: $101.15-$454.00
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                                                                                The light of our Victorious Savior shines on the faces of all God's children. The Easter Vigil is truly among the most impressive and beautiful of all Christian liturgical celebrations, and for this celebration the towering Paschal candle offers its rich symbolism. EXCLUSIVELY created and developed by Cathedral Candle Company in 1986, SCULPTWAX candles are meticulously and skillfully decorated with rich hand-cast color infused wax. The beautifully symbolic high-relief creates a strikingly...

                                                                                I am the Vine Paschal Candle
                                                                                Price: $139.95-$689.85
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                                                                                  I am the Vine Paschal Candle by Dadant.The beautiful candle is part of the Fos Aionios™ Paschal Collection. Fos Aionios from the Greek language and meaning Light Eternal.Hand Painted. Pachal Nails are included with Candle.

                                                                                  Investiture Paschal Candle
                                                                                  Price: $73.45-$420.10
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                                                                                    The light of our Victorious Savior shines on the faces of all God's children. The Easter Vigil is truly among the most impressive and beautiful of all Christian liturgical celebrations, and for this celebration the towering Paschal candle offers its rich symbolism. The Classic Collection by Cathedral Candle Company is created in the tradition of classic and contemporary designs. Each Paschal candle, excluding He is Risen Paschal candle, includes a set of five wax nails with imbedded incense...

                                                                                    Journey Paschal Candle
                                                                                    Price: $179.95-$862.25
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                                                                                      Journey Paschal Candle by Dadant.The beautiful candle is part of the Fos Aionios&trade Paschal Collection. Fos Aionios™ from the Greek language and meaning Light Eternal.Hand Painted. Pachal Nails are included with Candle.

                                                                                      Jubilation Paschal Candle
                                                                                      Price: $104.30-$477.35
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                                                                                        Jubilation Paschal CandleThe light of our Victorious Savior shines on the faces of all God's children. The Easter Vigil is truly among the most impressive and beautiful of all Christian liturgical celebrations, and for this celebration the towering Paschal candle offers its rich symbolism. EXCLUSIVELY created and developed by Cathedral Candle Company in 1986, SCULPTWAX candles are meticulously and skillfully decorated with rich hand-cast color infused wax. The beautifully symbolic high-relief...

                                                                                        Most Holy Rosary Paschal Candle
                                                                                        Price: $216.00-$1,014.00
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                                                                                          The "Most Holy Rosary" Eximious Paschal Candle. Brillant marial blue and rich gold leaf elements highlight the candle's Rosary-adorned cross. The Agnus Dei of the top band crowns the candle, while the Miraculous Medal graced the roses and fleurs-de-lis anchors the bottom band. With ever increasing reverence for Marian devotions--including the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima in 2017-- Most Holy Rosary is a joyful tribute to the Spiritual Mother of our Church. Eximious Paschal Candles -...

                                                                                          Ornamented Paschal Candle
                                                                                          Price: $99.25-$472.75
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                                                                                            Ornamented Paschal Candle * Degree of Ornamentation varies proportionally with the size of the candle...The light of our Victorious Savior shines on the faces of all God's children. The Easter Vigil is truly among the most impressive and beautiful of all Christian liturgical celebrations, and for this celebration the towering Paschal candle offers its rich symbolism. The Classic Collection by Cathedral Candle Company is created in the tradition of classic and contemporary designs. Each Paschal...

                                                                                            Remembrance Paschal Candle
                                                                                            Price: $194.00-$972.00
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                                                                                              In Remembrance of me- "At the Last Supper, on the night he was betrayed, our Savior instituted the Eucharistic Sacrifice of His Body and Blood" (1 Corthinians 11:23). For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "this is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me". In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying, "This cup is the new convenant in my...

                                                                                              Resurrection Paschal Candle
                                                                                              Price: $69.35-$419.10
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                                                                                                Resurrection Paschal Candle.Paschal Candle Nails are included will candle.Dadant Paschal Candles display outstanding craftmanshipand adherence to the highest standards of design and artistic talent. Dadant Embossed Paschal candles have the design burned into the candle and then are hand painted.

                                                                                                Sea of Galilee Paschal Candle
                                                                                                Price: $179.95-$862.25
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                                                                                                  Sea of Galilee Paschal Candle by Dadant.The beautiful candle is part of the Fos Aionios Paschal Collection. Fos Aionios™ from the Greek language and meaning Light Eternal.Hand Painted. Pachal Nails are included with Candle.

                                                                                                  The Paschal candle represents Christ. The pure beeswax of which the candle is made represents the purity of Christ. Unlighted, it represented. Christ's death and burial; lighted, it represented the splendor and glory of Christ's resurrection.