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Paschal candle

Today is Easter Sunday so in the interests of authenticity(!) here is a paschal candle based on an example from Spain circa 1450 (now in the Metropolitan Museum, New York). Unfortunately I could only get a clear image of one face of the pillar.

In the western Christian tradition, from the 10th Century onward the candle was placed near the Gospel in the church until the feast of the Ascension; in the 12th Century the candle grew in size so as to merit the attribution of a pillar: there are cases of candles weighing about 300 pounds (136 kg).

The candle is blessed at the start of the 50 days of Easter season and is lit for all liturgical offices. After Pentecost it is left next to the baptismal font where it is lit during Baptisms and next to the funeral casket during Funeral services. In simple terms, the light represents Christ - the Light of the World.

* Updated 20/04/2022 * LoD added.

** Updated 11/02/2023 ** to improve component and crafting recipes.