Editing Paschal candle (section)

=== Other times of the year ===
The candle remains in the [[sanctuary]] close to the [[altar]] and is lit at least in all the more solemn worship services until [[Pentecost]] (or in some traditions until [[Ascension Day]] when it is extinguished just after the Gospel).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11515b.htm | title=The Catholic Encyclopedia: Paschal Candle }}</ref> In this context the Paschal candle symbolises the presence of the glorified risen Christ.

After [[Eastertide]], the candle should be kept in the [[baptistry]], so that in the celebrations of baptisms the candles of the baptized may be lit from the candle.<ref>''Paschale Sollemnitatis'', Circular Letter concerning the preparation and celebration of the Easter feasts, No. 99</ref> The Paschal candle is lit during [[baptism]]s to signify the [[Holy Spirit in Christianity|Holy Spirit]] and fire that [[John the Baptist]] promised to those who were baptised in Christ.<ref>{{bibleverse||Matthew|5:16|KJV}}</ref>

Before 1955, the option existed of blessing the baptismal font on the Vigil of Pentecost, and this was the only time the Paschal candle would be lit at services after Ascension. In the [[Mass of Paul VI|Ordinary form of the Roman Rite]], the Paschal candle is lit and should be placed near the [[coffin]] during the Mass of the repose of the soul or the [[Requiem]]. This is to indicate that the death of a Christian is his own passover.<ref>''Paschale Sollemnitatis'', Circular Letter concerning the preparation and celebration of the Easter feasts, No. 99</ref>