SEPULCHRE CANDLES
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is notable for many reasons: The church is located on sites of key importance to Christendom—the crucifixion, the tomb where Jesus was buried, and site of the resurrection. Inside the church one will see the stone slab upon which the body of Jesus was laid (the stone of anointing), Jesus’ burial chamber, and numerous rooms for prayer, reflection, candle lighting, and worship. Biblical Archeology notes 48 rooms or areas of special interest inside the historic church.
The church has strong ties to the Eastern Orthodox and Catholic denominations, but as Jesus came for all, the church is made available to all. The Paris Treaty of 1856 stipulates the church is to be jointly owned and maintained by six Christian denominations: the Catholic-Franciscans, the Greek-Orthodox, the Armenians, the Copts, the Assyrians, and the Ethiopians. Each one of these denominations are responsible for different aspects of the complex.
The tradition of lighting candles in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was inspired by a miracle that happened many centuries ago and has blessed so many lives since. Each year, before the Feast of the Resurrection of the Lord, a magnificent and glorious event takes place in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate the miracle of the Lord’s Resurrection. Christians all over the world remember and look forward to this day as it symbolizes and brings to life much of what we truly believe in and hold in our hearts.
On the midday of Holy Saturday, the Patriarch of Jerusalem, together with the deacons, the priests and chief priests enter the Holy Sepulchre. After offering their prayers, a miraculous light comes forth and radiates to those who are present. The Patriarch of Jerusalem lights two candles from the flame that appeared and lights the candles of the other patriarchs waiting outside the Holy Sepulchre. From there the candles of the faithful are lit at the same time.
I had the opportunity to have Candles lit along with the Prayers I submitted. The process is easy and a wonderful price. I truly feel the meaning of Lighting Candles in Prayer in the Holy Land and in the Holy Sepulcher. I truly believe this would make a WONDERFUL and MEANINGFUL Gift this Holiday Season. If you are needing a last minute gift it would be great, as they are in the form of a Gift Certificate. I HIGHLY recommend Lighting the Candles witih Prayers as a GIFT!
My Experience in Pictures:
Many Blessings to ALL this Holiday Season!
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