Golden Advent candlestick | Advent wreath and candle holder

Golden Advent candlestick | Dual stand for wreath–Paschal Candle

• Golden wrought-iron structure for Advent candles and the Paschal Candle.
• Candlestick with tubular base and four supports; suitable stability for the sanctuary.
• Base dimensions: 28 cm wide × 28 cm long.
• Heights: 100 cm up to the plate with socket; 102 cm total with the wreath installed.
• Wreath dimensions: 40 × 40 × 16 cm.
• Includes drip plates to collect wax and protect the altar.
• Dual functionality:
  • Wreath designed for five Advent candles, each 4.5 cm in diameter.
  • Candlestick for the Paschal Candle with an 8 cm socket.
• Also available in matching design: Wrought-iron candlestick for the Paschal Candle.

What is an Advent candlestick?

The Advent candlestick is a liturgical stand that includes an Advent wreath with sockets to hold five Advent candles.

The design of this Advent candlestick allows the wreath to be placed on the base to reach a height of 102 cm, or alternatively, to be placed on a table without the stand.

Its golden wrought-iron structure and four-footed base provide visibility and stability on the parish altar.

The base of the candlestick also allows the Advent wreath to be replaced with an 8 cm socket to hold the Paschal Candle.

Stand for the Advent wreath: function and symbolism

This candlestick for Advent candles allows for the arrangement of a wreath with four lights plus one central optional candle.

Directory n. 98 does not describe the lighting process of the Advent candles. The four lights are lit progressively during the four Sundays preceding the solemnity of Christmas.

This countdown accompanies both the communal prayer in the parish and the intimate prayer in our homes. It is a process intended to prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus.

This model of Advent wreath, by its characteristics, is designed for use in parishes and churches.

Placement on the altar and proper use

The use of vestments, decorations, and flowers during this season requires moderation. GIRM n. 305 reminds us of the need for simplicity in altar decoration during Advent. Therefore, the placement of the Advent candlestick beside the altar or in the sanctuary respects the visibility of the Eucharistic table without overloading the ensemble.

The four-footed base measuring 28 × 28 cm ensures stability even on slightly uneven church floors. The upper socket of 8 cm accommodates a standard Paschal Candle; thus, the same stand serves after Advent, optimizing space in the sacristy and maintaining aesthetic continuity.

The golden finish harmonizes with other pieces of Catholic metalwork. In practice, this Advent candlestick is used in parishes and chapels wishing to alternate, with a single piece, the Advent wreath and the Paschal Candle, reducing transfers and set-up time between celebrations.