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The candle in the Eastern Catholic context is a symbol of a worshiper offering oneself to God. It is also a symbol that represents the Light of God or, more specifically, the Light of Christ. The candles may be made of traditional beeswax or cups of oil with floating wicks. Non-beeswax candles are frowned upon.During baptism of new members into Christ's Church, the neophyte is given a burning candle to symbolize passing from "darkness to light". For the infant, it is the sponsor who carries the light.
Many Eastern Catholic faithful maintain icon corners in their homes that may accommodate a number of candles and/or vigil lamps.
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