Candles have always held a significant and prominent place in Christian worship, representing the light that God brought into the world through Christ.
When visiting Wakefield Cathedral many visitors choose to light a candle, be it in memory of a loved one or as a sign of prayer to God, giving thanks or sharing worries.
Lighting a candle can offer a person something to focus on when taking time to reflect or saying a prayer.
We have a number of candle stations located around the cathedral. There is no charge to light a candle but donations are greatly appreciated. All monies raised support the upkeep of Wakefield Cathedral for future generations
On an average year Wakefield Cathedral goes through over 32,000 candles! The largest candle in the cathedral, the Paschal Candle, is blessed and lit at Easter and then used throughout Easter and on special occasions within the year.
If you are unable to visit Wakefield Cathedral there is also the opportunity to light a virtual candle, appearing on our website as seen below.
You may wish to light a virtual candle in memory of a loved one or to signify a marked occasion in your life. When filling out the form you will have the opportunity to:
Again there is no charge to light a virtual candle, however donations are greatly appreciated.
Simply click ‘Light a Candle’, fill out the form and your candle and message will appear on our virtual candle wall below.
If you have any questions please do contact us by emailing admin@wakefield-cathedral.org.uk.
*if an image is uploaded it will replace the image of the candle, if no image is chosen a pre-selected image of a candle will be shown
Light a CandleIn loving memory of my wonderful brother in law, Shaun Bielby. Love & miss you. Mark. Xxxx
10th October 2024
No darknesd
1st October 2024
In memoria di papà Antonio, mamma Angela, nonno Francesco e zio Michele
1st October 2024
I am lighting this candle in memory of my dearest friend Eunice who will have passed away 2 years ago on 6th October. She remains forever in my thoughts every day. God bless my special friend.
1st October 2024
My father’s health.
22nd April 2024
Praying for work , own home and faith in Jesus for daughter and son. Good friend and to be a friend.
Health and healing for A and P.
Strengthening of faith and draw near to Jesus.
See family this Easter.
Hospitality from our home.
22nd April 2024
for a out come on weels to work
as I need to be at yhe course in the morning and the buses are not grate
to have money in my bank so I can help my
son too get expted for a cridet card
so I can buy intervwe clothing
13th February 2024
In memory of my Grandad. A year has passed since you left us. Not a day goes by where we don’t think about you xx
13th February 2024
Inner peace and happy new year for 2024
2nd January 2024
The Globe Candle Display, donated to Wakefield Cathedral from our sister cathedral in Skara, Sweden
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