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2. Unity candle - Wikipedia

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   Since in the rite of baptism, the lighted Paschal Candle and a smaller candle plays an important symbolic part. In the baptism rite, [ 6 ] the Paschal Candle is placed near the font. After the person has been baptized with water, another smaller candle is lit by a Godparent from the flame of the Paschal Candle and given to the newly baptized as ...

3. Paschal candle - Wikipedia

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   The Paschal candle of Manila Cathedral usually reaches 4 or 4.5 inches (10 or 11 centimetres) and stands at 50 inches (130 centimetres) tall. The Paschal candle, like all liturgical candles, must be made at least from the most part of beeswax (ex cera apum saltem in maxima parte). [1] The Church Fathers saw the bee as a symbol of the Virgin ...

4. Churching of women - Wikipedia

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   The custom, referred to in many places as the "Churching of Women", was retained in the Church until very recent times, and still is in the old rite. [12] The official title of the Rite was actually Benedictio mulieris post partum (the blessing of a woman after giving birth), and focused on blessing and thanksgiving.

5. 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.

6. Candlemas - Wikipedia

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   The women of the village of Hercegszántó used to roll red, white and black yarn together with the candle. After the consecration of the candle, necklaces were made from the yarn and worn by the children until the first spring day. In the once Hungarian commune Vinga such necklaces were worn until Holy Saturday) when they were burnt. [27]

7. Ceremonial ship launching - Wikipedia

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   As the 19th century progressed, American ship launchings continued to be festive occasions, but with no set ritual except that the sponsor(s) used some "christening fluid" as the ship received her name. [2] Sloop of war Concord was launched in 1828 and was "christened by a young lady of Portsmouth." This is the first known instance of a woman ...