Baptism Candle Cross Rainbow Fish.
Format:Height: 40 cm, diameter: 4 cm. Features: with screen print, printed in four colours. Comes in a gift box with transparent slipcase. Material: Wax. Baptism Candle.
The baptism candle is lit on the Easter candle of the altar and with the words "Receive the light of Christ" is handed over to the parents or the godparents. It follows the anointing with oil and the baptism with holy water. The baptism candle is a Christian symbol of faith.
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Christian symbols on this candle and their meaning:
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The Cross.
The cross is the most important symbol of Christianity. It stands for the suffering and resurrection of Jesus Christ and for the resurrection of all Christians.
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The water.
The water is depicted in a wave shape and stands for baptism, cleaning, purity and the beginning of life. The person being baptised is welcomed into the community of Christians by the consecrated water.
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The rainbow.
The rainbow symbolises the connection between God and man and connects heaven and earth.
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The fish.
This symbol expresses belonging to the Christian community. The fish was a symbol of Christians at the time of early Christian communities, and still is today.
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The sun.
The sun stands for the faith, hope and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as well as for God.
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