Paschal Candle Symbolism - Christian Easter Tradition #3769360 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white illustration depicts a Paschal candle, central to Easter Vigil services in Catholic and Anglican traditions. The candle bears the Greek letters Alpha (Α) and Omega (Ω), signifying Christ as the beginning and end, along with the Chi-Rho (☧) Christogram and the current year’s numerals. Olive branches flank the candle, symbolizing peace and victory over death.

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