4. The paschal candle is lighted for all baptisms. It remains lighted for the entire service or office. The paschal candle is ordinarily placed next to the font for all baptisms. [LSB Altar Book, p. 366]
In our parish the paschal candle is lit from Easter Sunday to Ascension Sunday. We have a special Baptismal candle that is lit before every Baptism and given to the baptized person after the worship service to take home and light every year on his/her baptismal birthday.
In our parish the paschal candle is
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Sunday. We have a special Baptismal
candle that is lit before every
Baptism and given to the baptized
person after the worship service to
take home and light every year on
his/her baptismal birthday.
would it be appropriate to light it for the feast of Christ's baptism even if no baptisms are scheduled?
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