Paschal Candlestick Holder | 1263

Built to Carry the Light: A Paschal Candle Stand Made to Last

The paschal candle holds a central place in parish life — lit at the Easter Vigil, carried in procession, and kept near the altar or baptismal font throughout the liturgical year for baptisms and funerals. A stand built from solid brass or bronze gives that candle a base worthy of its role: stable, dignified, and able to withstand years of handling, moving, and relighting.

Why parishes choose this paschal candle stand:

A solid brass or bronze construction stands up to the wear that comes with frequent use — carried in procession, moved between the sanctuary and baptistry, and relit week after week. A wide, weighted base keeps the stand steady even with a tall, heavy paschal candle in place, while the candle socket is sized to securely hold standard paschal candles without wobbling. A traditional polished or antique finish complements existing sanctuary furnishings, and brass and bronze are simple to clean and polish, keeping the stand dignified for decades of services.

Suited for parishes, chapels, cathedrals, and seminaries, this is sanctuary furniture meant to serve through generations of Easter Vigils, baptisms, and funerals — not to be replaced every few years.

🔹 Features

• Solid brass or bronze construction for long-term durability
• Wide, weighted base for stability with tall paschal candles
• Securely sized candle socket to prevent wobbling
• Polished or antique finish options
• Easy to clean and maintain
• Suitable for processions, the Easter Vigil, baptisms, and funerals
  

🔹 Specifications

• Height: 17.3"
  
• Material: Cast Bronze
• Finishing: Copper, Silver or Gold
• Candle Not Included
  
• Please allow up to 1-2 Months Delivery (Made to Order)

🔹 Liturgical Use

The paschal candle is first lit at the Easter Vigil — the priest lights it from the new fire, and it's carried in procession into the dark church as a symbol of the Risen Christ. The stand holds it upright near the altar for the rest of the Easter season (Easter through Pentecost).

Outside of Easter, the stand and candle move to two other settings: near the baptismal font for baptisms (the newly baptized's candle is lit from it, symbolizing Christ's light), and near the casket for funerals (representing the hope of resurrection).

A Gift of Enduring Faith

Whether you are outfitting a newly established parish, replacing a treasured vessel, or seeking a meaningful gift for an ordination or church anniversary, our European-made Paschal Candle Stands speak to the heart of Catholic worship — beauty in service of the sacred.

Each piece arrives carefully packaged, ready to be received with the dignity it was made to inspire.

🙏 Why Choose This Stand?

At The Clergy Store, we are committed to providing Sacred Vessels that honor the sacred liturgy with beauty and authenticity. Each piece is carefully selected to ensure quality, tradition, and lasting value.