The Gloria Deus Collection

Gloria Deus 51% beeswax Paschal Candles by Cathedral Candle Company are a tribute to the craft, the art and four generations of family know-how for more than100 years of fine candelmaking. Each and every Gloria Deus Paschal Candle is made-to-order, master crafted with the finest beeswaxformulation and individually benchworked and handtooled to create splendid intricate wax inlays, rich wax onlays and classic sculptured wax engraving.

Gloria Deus Paschal Candle designs are unique and allow the candle decorators’ artistic talent to fingerprint each individual candle. No two candles are exactly alike; every candle is an individual work of art...to the glory of God.

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The Twelve Apostles

“The 12 Apostles” - 51% beeswax paschal candle is a masterpiece of ecclesiastical design and skilled artistic craftsmanship.

“The 12 Apostles,” a dramatic expression of spiritual adoration, gloriously presented with rich gold, royal velvet, red and pure white hand-made wax symbols of the season...the Holy Eucharist, instituted by Jesus on the eve of His passion at the “last supper”...the 12 Apostles™, witnesses and scribes to the passion, death, resurrection and ascension of our Lord. Every 12 Apostles paschal candle is made-to-order, individually benchworked and hand tooled. The entire design ensemble is beautifully inlaid within a carved niche, recessed beneath the surface of the candle.

“The 12 Apostles” paschal candle...Extraordinary!

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Cross of Erin

The Cross of Erin is a magnificent waxwork adapted from sculpted stone high crosses of ancient Ireland. This stately 51% beeswax, made-to-order paschal candle is ideal for use during the Easter season and for other liturgical celebrations throughout the year. Designed and handcrafted in a highly individual style..the metallic bronze wax cross being the prime element with the arms and shaft joined by four great arcs, engraved mouldings, interlacing, intricate frets and a three tiered base containing key-symbols of the Alpha/Omega, Lamb of God and the current year. An elegant new approach to the traditional incense pins..handmade brilliant wax "gemstones," created exclusively for the "Cross of Erin".

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Prophecy

Prophecy - in a harmonious combination of traditional, classical and contemporary design, "Prophecy" 51% beeswax paschal candles emanate the ecclesiology and spiritual beauty of the ages. Luxurious inlaid wax marble panels visually support the grand altar-like design of a skillfully engraved cross and inlaid Alpha/Omega ornaments. The entire "Prophecy" design is first engraved into the candle and then hand inlaid with wax ornamentation. Each marble wax panel is created by an artist, producing colour and characteristics that vary...no two are alike.

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Ascension

Ascension heralds the risen Christ and features meticulous craftsmanship in an artistic pallet of soft celestial hues in sky blue and angelic white.

The glorious centre cruciform presents the appearance of movement and rises upward from the flowing Alpha & omega toward the ascending dove..symbol of the Holy Spirit.

During Easter Vigil services, the five incense pin tiles are placed in the cruciform, sealing the incense grains.

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Way of the Cross

Way of the Cross - is an imposing 51% beeswax paschal candle created with precise - skilled handwork, that portrays the 14 stations of the cross in sculptured images of high relief. The brilliant cross with it’s faceted appearance of hand wrought gold is a striking contrast to the rough cut, grey stone-like bands trimmed with burnished hand wrought silver.

The "Way of the Cross" is indeed, an extraordinary paschal candle...complementing to both traditional and contemporary church decors.

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Exultation

Exultation - Elegant royal red and precious gold reflect the beautiful original design and superb master handwork of this very special made-to-order paschal candle. The soft, glowing translucence and richness of 51% beeswax compliments a vibrant, gold trimmed cross with engraved centre, inlaid Alpha & Omega wax “jewels” and magnificent artists hand brushed gold and red wax bands. Candle is supplied with unique floral pins..symbol of the season.

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