3/24/2023 0 Comments My menorah only has 7 candles![]() However, the number of such torches was not specified. The use of acolytes with torches is probably derived from the Roman custom of accompanying certain high imperial officials with lighted torches while another accompanied him carrying a richly decorated copy of the legal code of laws. These candles were later placed at ground level in front of the altar, not upon it. With respect to our question the earliest witnesses to the use of seven acolytes with candles comes from the seventh-century papal liturgy. There are many similar examples of these indirect influences. After a few generations these prayers inspired the introduction of rites in which the newly ordained were ritually vested during the celebration. ![]() For example, during the Middle Ages prayers were composed for the rite of ordination that made reference to the sacred robes of Aaron and the other high priests. Many others have indirectly entered much later, inspired in the Sacred Scripture we hold in common with Judaism. ![]() Some Jewish customs have entered directly into Catholic worship from the beginning - for example, words such as Amen, Alleluia and the underlying structures of some of our prayers for blessing and of the Eucharistic Prayers. Q: Is there a relationship between the seven candles used whenever a bishop celebrates Mass and the menorah of the Temple of Jerusalem? - C.S., RomeĪ: There is no direct relationship and probably no indirect relationship either. Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and dean of theology at the Regina Apostolorum university.
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