Paschal Candle

A large candle lit during the Easter vigil of Holy Saturday and placed on or near the altar until Pentecost.

A large candle lit during the Easter vigilVigil Nocturnal service of prayer. Frequently held on the eve of a festival. of Holy SaturdayHoly Saturday The day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. A vigil was kept in preparation for Easter day and the Paschal candle was lit and placed on or near the altar until PentecostPentecost Also called Whit Sunday. Seventh Sunday after Easter. The Jewish Feast of Weeks (harvest). Day when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples (Acts 2)..