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Are Electric Sanctuary Candles Acceptable?

Question:

Our church has an electric sanctuary candle. Is this permitted?

Answer:

They are not permissible, as the Church makes clear in the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM):

In accordance with traditional custom, near the tabernacle a special lamp, fueled by oil or wax, should be kept alight to indicate and honor the presence of Christ (GIRM 316, emphasis added).

 

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