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 Edith and Sylvia. Loved and dearly missed by all of us here.
15th October 2022
In loving memory of Alf, loving father and grandfather. May you be reunited with Edith and Sylvia up in heaven. Missed and thought of every day
15th October 2022
In loving memory of a much Loved Aunty and Dad. Reunited together again in heaven and in spirit. You are both dearly missed and loved by all of us here
15th October 2022
In loving memory of Alice and Frank Hudson.
15th October 2022
In loving memory of Baby Frankie that sadly passed at the age of two. May your memory be a blessing to all who knew you and to all of us in the present and future to come.
15th October 2022
Please god let me get all A * on my alevel exams. God please let me get into Newcastle uni and not do any presentation there.. Please help achy navigate through her gcse and help akku for in well in her new school and help ammaloo with her Sat’s.
10th August 2022
For my Dad and lover of Cathedrals. Always my Daddy on Father’s Day, I love you life will never be the same without you
22nd June 2022
For Nana (Jean Jones)
Love you always, on your way xxxxx
13th April 2022
My candle is for all the Doctors. Nurses, Fire Fighters and volunteers working tirelessly to help the people in Ukraine.
22nd March 2022
The Globe Candle Display, donated to Wakefield Cathedral from our sister cathedral in Skara, Sweden
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