Also the red cand holder on the wall by the cross or above the alter I can never find out. I always thought the red one represented God’s presence or the holy spirit. All answers are helpful. Thank you!
NB: There is no significance to the color red (in this instance). While the vigil lamp is often red, it is just as often (in my experience) white, and occasionally other colors.The red candle by is usually situated by the tabernacle and indicates the Real Presence of Jesus is present in the tabernacle in the form of consecrated hosts.
I usually hear it called the sanctuary lamp, by the way, as most churches have the tabernacle located somewhere in the sanctuary of the church.The red candle by is usually situated by the tabernacle and indicates the Real Presence of Jesus is present in the tabernacle in the form of consecrated hosts.
Paschal. Not Pascal. Just a note!The big white candle is the Pascal candle, which is blessed at the Easter Vigil and used at various Liturgies during the year, especially those involving baptism and funeral rites.
The red candle by is usually situated by the tabernacle and indicates the Real Presence of Jesus is present in the tabernacle in the form of consecrated hosts.