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Pure beeswax candles have been used for light and to illuminate the Church's celebrations since the beginning. The roots for this practice is found in Judaism. During the early persecutions of the Church, beeswax candles were used in hushed ceremonies of small gatherings at night or in the catacombs surrounding Rome. Our Church Fathers proclaimed pure beeswax as a symbol of the pure flesh of Christ received from His Virgin Mother. They taught us that the wick signified the soul of Christ, and the flame represented His divinity which absorbs and dominates both.
When Christianity became widespread and Basilicas and Cathedrals were built all across Europe, the faithful embraced pure beeswax candles to enhance their majestic sanctuaries. Unlike tallow candles, beeswax produced long-burning and smoke free candles which gave off a pleasant odor and did not stain the glass, ceilings and painted works of art in the magnificent churches of the time. Over the centuries, the Church, in its infinite wisdom, set forth canon law stating that its candles must be "maxima parte" of beeswax to be in keeping with the pure flesh of Christ and to enrich the essence of the Holy Sacrifice of The Mass.
Here are our 100% Beeswax candles,available in a variety of sizes, suitable for Liturgical use as well as for the Sick Calls, House Blessings, and Solemn Prayer in the Home. Many sizes are available for special order; if there is a size you do not see listed here, please do call us toll-free 877-343-5077 to inquire as to prices and availability.
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