Easter Candle

The Easter candle, which illuminates the night and directs people to the solemn Easter vigil, is a significant symbol of the Easter season. The Roman custom known as "burning a lamp" dates back to the burning of Easter candles. Alpha and Omega, the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, will be used to decorate the candle to represent Christ as the beginning and the end (the original source) of all creation. Candlesticks are also labeled with the year that they were made.

The Easter Candle was lit during the Blessing of Fire in the Middle Ages to symbolize the Risen Jesus Himself being present among the people. Throughout the Easter Season and the entire liturgical year, this Easter Candle is lighted during Masses. Each baptism and the funeral mass will light this Easter candle.