Paschal Candle Symbolism in Christian Liturgy | Easter Tradition #3391312 (License: Personal Use)

This stylized illustration depicts a Paschal candle, central to the Easter Vigil in Catholic, Anglican, and Lutheran traditions. The candle features the Greek letters Alpha (Α) and Omega (Ω), representing Christ as the beginning and end, and the red Chi-Rho (☧) monogram, an ancient Christogram formed from the first two letters of “Christ” in Greek. The flame signifies the risen Christ, while the wax base often represents His body.

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