
Paschal Candles play an important role during the Easter service. The candle is lit and is carried up through the church, reminding the people of the light of Christ's resurrection overcoming the darkness of the tomb. The candle is often adorned with Paschal Transfers featuring symbols, such as the Chi-Rho (a monogram of the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ), the Alpha and Omega (symbolizing the beginning and the end), and the current year.

Paschal Candles play an important role during the Easter service. The candle is lit and is carried up through the church, reminding the people of the light of Christ's resurrection overcoming the darkness of the tomb. The candle is often adorned with Paschal Transfers featuring symbols, such as the Chi-Rho (a monogram of the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ), the Alpha and Omega (symbolizing the beginning and the end), and the current year.