With every baptismal or wedding candle, we include a free lighting candle. It elegantly transfers the flame from the Paschal candle or altar candle, protects the candle from soot and heat, and makes the special moment of the ceremony even more mindful.
In our family business, we place great importance on enriching your special moments with thoughtful details. That is why every baptismal or wedding candle comes with a small lighting candle free of charge.
But what is this little candle all about? Why is it so important – and why do we expressly recommend not lighting the occasion candle directly from the Paschal candle or altar candle?
The lighting candle – a touch of tradition
The lighting candle is traditionally also called a fidibus. A fidibus is a lighting wick or lighting strip that was formerly used to transfer fire calmly, safely, and with dignity from one flame to another.
Our included lighting candle serves exactly this purpose. It is small, handy, and designed to carefully transfer the light of the Paschal candle or altar candle to your personal baptismal candle, wedding candle, or communion candle.
This not only ensures that the ceremony is practically well prepared, but also makes it symbolically particularly beautiful.
The significance of the transfer of light
The transfer of light is a special moment in religious and symbolic ceremonies. At a baptism, wedding, or communion, the light is often lit from the Paschal candle or altar candle and then transferred to the personal occasion candle.
This moment can be accompanied by the priest, the priestess, the deacon, the godparents, the witnesses, or another trusted person.
The light stands for:
Blessing: It serves as a reminder of protection, hope, and God's presence.
Community: The flame is passed on – by the church, the family, or the people who accompany this special day.
Responsibility: The light also symbolizes the task of carrying on love, faith, trust, and connection.
Remembrance: The candle remains as a visible sign of this special day.
Why not light it directly from the Paschal candle or altar candle?
The Paschal candle or altar candle is a special, sacred symbol in the church. It stands for light, life, resurrection, blessing, and hope. Precisely because of this, the lighting of your occasion candle should take place calmly, cleanly, and with dignity.
Please do not hold your baptismal candle or wedding candle directly over the flame of the Paschal candle or altar candle.
If the occasion candle is held directly over it, it often stands at an angle or almost upside down. This causes the wick to receive too little oxygen. The candle is harder to light, the flame can become unsteady, and smoke, soot, or dark marks can be created.
This note is particularly important for our hand-rolled candles. Our rolled candles have a higher melting point due to their special processing and the wax used. They do not light as easily when held upside down or at a steep angle. Other types of candles sometimes forgive this method of lighting more readily – our handcrafted occasion candles stay more beautiful when they are carefully lit with a lighting candle.
This way, you protect the wick, surface, wax motifs, and decorations.
Our tip for church and ceremony
Please pass this information on to the priest, priestess, deacon, sacristan, or responsible person before the ceremony.
The included lighting candle is first lit from the Paschal candle or altar candle. Then, the light is transferred calmly and controllably to your personal candle.
This way, the symbolic idea remains fully intact:
The light continues to come from the Paschal candle or altar candle.
The personal occasion candle is lit with dignity.
The candle remains clean and undamaged.
The moment feels calm, mindful, and festive.
Practical, safe, and beautiful
The lighting candle is a small detail with a big impact. It makes lighting easier, protects your candle, and supports a calm transfer of light.
Especially in churches, restaurants, and event spaces, there is often draft, movement, and unrest. A flame does not like haste. With a lighting candle, the light can be transferred more controllably, and the special moment remains more beautifully remembered.
A loving extra for your special day
With the free lighting candle, we want to give you not only a practical aid, but also a piece of tradition, mindfulness, and appreciation.
Your baptismal candle or wedding candle is more than a decorative piece. It is a light of remembrance. It carries names, dates, symbolism, and meaning. That is why it should not only look beautiful, but also accompany your special day well prepared.
Conclusion: More than just an accessory
The lighting candle is a small but meaningful detail. It combines tradition, symbolism, and practical safety.
It helps to pass on the sacred light of the Paschal candle or altar candle with dignity and to light your personal candle carefully.
This way, your occasion candle stays beautiful for a long time – and the moment of the transfer of light becomes a calm, solemn, and unforgettable part of your ceremony.