The word "Paschal" when used as an adjective refers to something relating to or of Easter or Passover. The noun form of Paschal however is taken from the Middle English, in turn taken from the Old French "pasche", taken from the Late Latin word "pascha" meaning "Passover or Easter". The Late Latin word was taken from the Late Greek word "paskha" derived from the Old Hebrew word "pesah".
A paschal candle is the term referring to a blessed wax candle that is large in size and is placed on the altar. The Paschal candle is so placed either on the day before Easter or Holy Saturday. Similarly in its adjective form is used to describe a number of things including Paschal homily, paschal flower, paschal lamb, paschal full moon, paschal greeting etc.
A paschal candle is the term referring to a blessed wax candle that is large in size and is placed on the altar. The Paschal candle is so placed either on the day before Easter or Holy Saturday. Similarly in its adjective form is used to describe a number of things including Paschal homily, paschal flower, paschal lamb, paschal full moon, paschal greeting etc.