For a prayer intention. The "vigil" candle is just that, it stands vigil, symbolically representing your desire to pray for a certain grace or petition. Long after you must leave the church to do your duties the candle remains, symbolizing your intention.
'Lighting a candle' is part of a prayer ritual. The lighting of a candle is used to pray for something or someone. In Church, candles are lit and prayed over for certain intentions. Basically, that's what it means. For more information, click on the 'Related Links' below'. Lighting a candle in Thailand means letting go ones soul. That's basically what it mean?right?
James M. Stoney has written: 'Lighting the candle; the Episcopal Church on the upper Rio Grande' -- subject(s): Episcopal Church, Episcopal Church. Missionary District of New Mexico and Southwest Texas, Episcopalians
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After the lighting of the New Fire, that fire is used to light what is called the Paschal Candle. This is a large, white candle, it symbolizes Christ. It is marked with the Greek letters Alpha and Omega, to signify eternity. The candle is also marked with the current year, which shows Christ's sovereignty over all history, including the present. The candle will also have 5 colored nails which make the sign of the cross. This candle is carried in procession into the church after being lit.
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Roman Catholic AnswerThere is nothing in Catholicism specifically called a "prayer candle". Candles are lit in many places in a Church, By or on the altar in the sanctuary during Mass or other services. A candle or oil lamp must always be burning before the Blessed Sacrament. Candles are often lit out of respect before pictures or statues. And finally you may be referring to "lighting a candle" when you say a prayer. These banks of votive candles may be anywhere in a church, usually in a convenient place to pray before an altar or statue.
Customarily it would be the godparents responsibility to provide the candle. However, in practice, the Church provides the candles.
It repersents a prayer to someone
The candle is a symbol of the light. And Christ is the light of the world.