One of the most resonating scripture readings of our faith emblazoned as the theme of this paschal candle. The burial shroud symbolically draped on his cross, his Chi Rho monogram triumphantly crowns the design ensemble. All rendered in wax with high-lights of copper leaf and burnished with bronze wash.
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.
Artisans delicately apply all natural, fine metal leafing to recreate the look of illuminated stained glass set in traditional gothic frames. The Christ as King design is further enunciated by the presence of both the intertwined Alpha Omega and the Victorious Agnus Dei each set as bas relief window centers.
Rendered in deep green highlighted with bright copper/bronze leafing and bordered by two rough hewn copper/bronze bands inscribed with the Alpha Omega and Chi-Rho.
Designed and handcrafted in a highly individual style. . . the metallic bronze wax cross being the prime element with 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.
The glorious center cruciform presents the appearance of movement and rises upward from the flowing alpha and omega toward the ascending dove . . . symbol of the Holy Spirit.
Each and every Evangelium paschal is meticulously assembled using hand-cast wax ornaments, trimmed with 24 carat gold leaf then inlaid beneath the surface of the highest quality 51% Beeswax candle.
The soft, glowing translucence and richness of 51% beeswax compliments a vibrant, gold trimmed cross with engraved center, inlaid Alpha and Omega wax "jewels" and magnificent artist hand brushed gold and red wax bands.
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 color and characteristics that vary. . . no two are alike.
Every 12 Apostles paschal candle is mad-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.
