Diocesan News
Christingles by Zoom in Crosshaven, County Cork
Templebreedy Group of Parishes had a wonderful Christingle (Christ–Light) Service on Zoom recently. Everyone received instructions of what they needed for the service, which until now was annually held in the Church.
It was a celebration of ‘God: The Light of the World.’
Christmas is a time for traditions, and the Christingle is a tradition with a long history. It has its origins in the Moravian Church dating back to 1747.
It is a physical three–dimensional symbol of God as the Light of the World, and it expresses what he has given for us and to us. As a beautiful reminder of God’s love.
The modern Christingle consists of:
• The orange – represents the world
• The red ribbon – indicates the love and blood of Christ
• The four skewers – represent the four seasons, and they are arranged in a way that from above they show a cross representing the cross Jesus died on.
• The dried fruits and sweets – on the four skewers fruits and sweets, are mounted representing God’s good gifts: the fruits of the earth and the fruits of the spirit.
• The lit candle – symbolises Jesus, the light of the world
• Aluminium foil – around the base of the candle, which represents the world reflecting Christ’s light.
Check out these amazing Christingles made by the children at home, during our liturgy!
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