altar candles
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Altar candles are candles placed on or near a religious altar, used in Christian liturgy and other worship traditions.
They symbolize divine presence, prayer, or spiritual illumination.
Churches typically light them during services: The altar candles flickered as the congregation knelt.
The number and arrangement often follow denominational customs.
- wickFuel-drawing cord
- waxPliable waterproof substance
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- taperNarrow gradually toward point
- soft glowSubdued, diffuse illumination
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