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Nov 11, 2009
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pas'chal can'dle




a tall candle, symbolizing Christ, that is sometimes blessed and placed on the gospel side of an altar on Holy Saturday and kept burning until Ascension Day. Also called Easter candle.

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Paschal IIpaschal lamb
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