The Easter candle Relief A A lamb holding a banner is a typical symbol for the resurrec�on of Christ. The banner is the symbol of victory over death. This symbol is derived from the vision of Constan�ne the Great, who replaced the eagle on the Roman standard by a cross-shaped emblem. Relief B The boat with the cross reminds us of pu�ng our trust in Jesus Christ, no ma�er how turbulent life seems. He never promised a smooth sailing; just a safe landing. The dove symbolizes God the Holy Spirit and is also the symbol of peace. Relief C The Chi Rho monogram is one of the oldest signs. Chi is the character X, Rho the character P; X and P are the first two characters of the word Christos (Greek). The symbol was o�en used as an inscrip�on in catacombs and graves. Relief D The cross-sign is the best known symbol of the Chris�an Faith. The La�n cross consists of a longer ver�cal beam and a shorter cross beam, but there are many different shapes and varia�ons. The symbol of the cross points in the first place to the suffering of Christ. It also calls us to take up our crosses and follow him. Also, the cross is a symbol of reconcilia�on with God. The alpha and omega are respec�vely the first and last le�er of the Greek alphabet. The symbolic meaning comes from the Book of Revela�on in which Jesus calls himself the alpha and omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. White is the color of purity, joy and celebra�on. Red is symbolic of the blood of Christ and of love. Blue represents the heavens, but also wisdom and charity. Green is the colour of growth, life, hope, faith, and immorta. Yellow or gold refers to the kingship of Christ. A B C D

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The Easter candle

Relief AA lamb holding a banner is a typical symbol for the resurrec�on of Christ. The banner is the symbol of victory over death. This symbol

is derived from the vision of Constan�ne the Great, who replaced the eagle on the Roman standard by a cross-shaped emblem.

Relief BThe boat with the cross reminds us of pu�ng our trust in Jesus Christ, no ma�er how turbulent life seems. He never promised a

smooth sailing; just a safe landing. The dove symbolizes God the Holy Spirit and is also the symbol of peace.

Relief CThe Chi Rho monogram is one of the oldest signs. Chi is the character X, Rho the character P; X and P are the first two

characters of the word Christos (Greek). The symbol was o�en used as an inscrip�on in catacombs and graves.

Relief DThe cross-sign is the best known symbol of the Chris�an Faith. The La�n cross consists of a longer ver�cal beam and a

shorter cross beam, but there are many different shapes and varia�ons. The symbol of the cross points in the first placeto the suffering of Christ. It also calls us to take up our crosses and follow him. Also, the cross is a symbol of

reconcilia�on with God.

The alpha and omega are respec�vely the first and last le�er of the Greek alphabet. The symbolic meaning comes fromthe Book of Revela�on in which Jesus calls himself the alpha and omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.

White is the color of purity, joy and celebra�on.Red is symbolic of the blood of Christ and of love.

Blue represents the heavens, but also wisdom and charity.Green is the colour of growth, life, hope, faith, and immorta.

Yellow or gold refers to the kingship of Christ.

A B C D