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2. Three Days of Darkness - Wikipedia

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   In Roman Catholicism, the Three Days of Darkness is an eschatological concept believed by some Catholics to be a true prophecy of future events. [1] The prophecy foretells three days and nights of "an intense darkness" [2] over the whole earth, against which the only light will come from blessed beeswax candles, and during which "all the enemies of the Church ... will perish."

3. Votive candle - Wikipedia

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   A votive candle rack at Grace Episcopal Cathedral, an Anglican Christian cathedral in Topeka. A votive candle or prayer candle is a small candle, typically white or beeswax yellow, intended to be burnt as a votive offering in an act of Christian prayer, especially within the Anglican, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic Christian denominations, among others.

4. Altar candle - Wikipedia

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   Altar candles are candles set on or near altars for religious ceremonies. Various religions have regulations or traditions regarding the number and type of candles used, and when they are lit or extinguished, for example during the liturgies. Altar candles may sit directly on the altar or be placed in tall stands to the side of or behind the altar.

5. Ceremonial use of lights - Wikipedia

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   In the Roman Catholic Church a liturgical candle must be made of at least 51% beeswax, the remainder may be paraffin or some other substance. [41] In the Orthodox Church, the tapers offered should be 100% beeswax, unless poverty makes this impossible. The stumps from burned candles can be saved and melted down to make new candles.

6. Presentation of Jesus - Wikipedia

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   Traditionally, the Western term "Candlemas" (or Candle Mass) referred to the practice whereby a priest on 2 February blessed beeswax candles for use throughout the year, some of which were distributed to the faithful for use in the home. In Poland the feast is called Święto Matki Bożej Gromnicznej (Feast of Our Lady of Thunder candles). This ...

7. What Is the Meaning Behind Advent Wreaths and Candles ... - AOL

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   The fourth candle means peace and is also called the "Angel's Candle" because the angels announced that Jesus was coming to bring peace. Purple is used to symbolize the love that comes through Christ.