(1) As a symbol of the Death and Resurrection of Christ, fire (candles and lamps) is extinguished on Good Friday, and rekindled from a flint on Easter Eve.
(2) Prayers concerning the emission of liturgical fire and light are part of the Candlemas and Holy Saturday liturgies.
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