Side Altar Candles

Add beauty to your chancel area and on your altar with Dadant Candle and Root Candle 51% beeswax matching Paschal side altar candles, hand-decorated to match your paschal candle.  See Angel Direct's large selection of handcrafted 51% beeswax Paschal Candles, including Dadant's Fos Aionios Series and Root's Custom Series.  Finally, see our FAQ's section at the bottom of this page for helpful information when ordering your matching Paschal side altar candles.

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    Root Candle Custom Series Gold Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

    Root Candle Custom Series Gold Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

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    Dadant Candle Fos Aionios Series "Sacred Heart" Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

    Dadant Candle Fos Aionios Series "Sacred Heart" Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

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    Root Candle Custom Series Burgundy Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

    Root Candle Custom Series Burgundy Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

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    Dadant Candle Fos Aionios Series "Divinity" Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

    Dadant Candle Fos Aionios Series "Divinity" Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

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    Root Candle Custom Series Blue Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

    Root Candle Custom Series Blue Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

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    Dadant Candle Ornamented Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

    Dadant Candle Ornamented Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

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    Root Candle Custom Series White Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

    Root Candle Custom Series White Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

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    Dadant Candle Fos Aionios Series "Aureum" Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

    Dadant Candle Fos Aionios Series "Aureum" Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

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    Root Candle Custom Series Green Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

    Root Candle Custom Series Green Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

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    Dadant Candle Fleur-de-Lis Series Blue Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

    Dadant Candle Fleur-de-Lis Series Blue Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

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    Dadant Candle Fos Aionios Series "Journey" Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

    Dadant Candle Fos Aionios Series "Journey" Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

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    Dadant Candle Fos Aionios Series "Holy Cross of San Damiano" Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

    Dadant Candle Fos Aionios Series "Holy Cross of San Damiano" Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

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    Dadant Candle Fleur-de-Lis Series Red Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

    Dadant Candle Fleur-de-Lis Series Red Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

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    Dadant Candle Gloria Series Burgundy Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

    Dadant Candle Gloria Series Burgundy Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

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    Dadant Candle Fos Aionios Series "Serenity" Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

    Dadant Candle Fos Aionios Series "Serenity" Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

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    Dadant Candle Fos Aionios Series "Crown of Thorns" Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

    Dadant Candle Fos Aionios Series "Crown of Thorns" Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

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    Dadant Candle Gloria Series Gold Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

    Dadant Candle Gloria Series Gold Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

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    Dadant Candle Gloria Series Blue Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

    Dadant Candle Gloria Series Blue Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

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    Dadant Candle Fleur-de-Lis Series White Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

    Dadant Candle Fleur-de-Lis Series White Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

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    Dadant Candle Gloria Series Purple Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

    Dadant Candle Gloria Series Purple Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

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    Dadant Candle Gloria Series Green Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

    Dadant Candle Gloria Series Green Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

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    Dadant Candle Gloria Series White Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

    Dadant Candle Gloria Series White Side Altar Candles - Set of 2 Candles

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of using matching Paschal side altar candles?

Matching side altar candles, though smaller than the Paschal candle, are lit from the Paschal candle, used during Mass and other solemn celebrations and, like the Paschal candle, also symbolize Christ, the Light of the World, and His victory over death.

Why should I consider matching Paschal side altar candles for my church?

Side altar candles are usually crafted with colors and designs that complement and emphasize the Paschal candle, reminding us of the victorious life of Christ that conquered death.

Are these candles also made from beeswax?

Yes. Like the Paschal candle side altar candles are also crafted from beeswax, as beeswax is made by female worker bees who never mate (virgins), further symbolizing Christ’s perfect purity.

Where are the side altar candles placed?

On either side of the altar. After Eastertide, when the Paschal candle is usually relocated to the baptistry, these candles may remain on the altar or stored for future use.

Are they used during other parts of the liturgy?

Matching side altar candles are sometimes carried in procession at the beginning of Mass or worship service, alongside the cross, to symbolize Christ's presence in the church.