A prayer service and a spiritual and educational conversation were held for the participants of the candle workshop of ARDI “Svet” ARDItranslated

On November 11, 2026, a meeting was held with young people working in the candle workshop of the Vladimir regional public organization ARDI “Svet”. As part of the event, a prayer service was held, after which there was a conversation about the spiritual meaning of the church candle and the traditions of its use in Orthodox worship.

The parish, which initiated the creation of the candle workshop, continues to provide spiritual nourishment to the young people involved in its activities. The workshop provides employment opportunities for people with disabilities, helping them develop professional skills and participate in public life.

The main activity of the workshop is the production of church candles. Funds received from their implementation are used to purchase necessary materials and support employment projects for young people with mental disabilities.

During the spiritual and educational conversation, participants were told about the history of the use of lamps in Old Testament worship, the appearance of wax candles in the Christian tradition and their symbolic meaning.

Particular attention was paid to the spiritual meaning of a burning candle as a symbol of prayer, faith and love...