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Paschal candle
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(R. C. Ch.) a large wax candle, blessed and placed on the altar on Holy Saturday, or the day before Easter.

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As the bells tolled 12 times to mark the months of the year, 12 large Paschal candles were lit simultaneously.
Furthermore, beeswax is the essential ingredient for the traditional Paschal candles also known as the Easter Candle.
Here, Muraro's fascination with the artisanal nature of the Bassano's production, its difference from Venetian painting workshops and guild regulations, produces insights into the nature of Terraferma culture - from grand fresco cycles and altarpieces to marzipan ribbons and Paschal candles (see fig.
 
 
 
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