Kantelia - Kantelia Dances - Antivara
The candelabrum is placed in front of the Holy Icons in the Temple and the shrines. The one that is placed inside the Holy Vima on the Holy Altar in front of the Crucified, is always kept lit and that is why it is called the Sleepless Candle.
A lighted candlestick symbolizes the Church which is contagious of Divine mercy and illuminating, offers respect and honor to God, the Virgin Mary and the Saints whose Light shone on them, according to the word of the Lord