Purple, Pink and White: Advent Candles: Advent Candles - 18" x 2" Product Type_Roof Boss from studies of the carving

from studies of the carving style

A flaw in the original block of stone may have come to light as work progressed and forced the mason to re-set out his design accordingly - such changes of plan were not uncommon and are a fascinating insight into working practices of the time

It is now displayed in Gloucester Cathedral

5 Inches / 14cm

dating from about AD 600

Purple, Pink and White: Advent Candles: Advent Candles - 18" x 2" Product Type_Roof Boss from studies of the carvingPurple Pink White Advent Candles Set. The Purple represents Penance preparing the way, one of which is lit on the first, second and fourth Sunday of Advent. The rose pink candle is lit on the third Sunday (Gradate Sunday) representing joy. Finally the white candle is lit on Christmas morning. The Birth of Christ, the light of the world. 3 x Purple candles, 1 x White candle, 1 x Pink candle Size: 18 Inches High x 2 Inches Diameter (Each)