Original Antique Victorian Paschal Church Brass Candlestick

• Original Antique Victorian Paschal Church Brass Candlestick
• Excellent original item - Circa 1870
• This has been polished for over 140 years.
• This is a functional as well as decorative item
• The height to the top of the sconce is 67"
• The base is 14" wide
• Paschal candle is a large, tall candle used in various Masses and ceremonies of the Catholic Church. A new one is blessed every year at the Mass of the Easter Vigil, celebrated the night before Easter
• The candle symbolizes Jesus Christ, whom Christians regard as "the light of the world." The light from candles represents the glory of Christ's resurrection from the dead, which dispelled the darkness of death.
• During the 50 days following Easter, the paschal candle stands in the sanctuary where it is lit at every Mass and at morning and evening prayers.

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