"TsG" found out which signs about church candles lead to superstitionstranslated

Common superstitions about church candles, according to which through fire one can lose happiness, cause trouble or influence the fate of another person, have nothing to do with Christian doctrine. Church officials explain that the candle serves as a symbol of prayer, and not as a means of conveying good luck or causing harm. Many fears are associated with popular beliefs that arose long before Christian traditions. Tsargrad writes.

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One of the most famous superstitions concerns lighting a candle from someone else's flame. It is believed that in this way a person allegedly transfers his own happiness to another. The origins of the belief are associated with pagan ideas about fire as a home shrine that cannot be taken outside the home. In Christianity, fire symbolizes warmth and togetherness, so passing on the flame is not seen as a loss of well-being. In particular, on Easter, believers traditionally share the Holy Fire.

Another common fear is associated with candles lit for the repose of a living person. According to superstition, such an action can bring misfortune. However, the church’s understanding of prayer assumes that...