The Cathedral Candle Company started operations in 1897 in Syracuse, U.S.A. Over 125 years later, it is still owned and managed by the same family, still committed to serving Churches through the master craft and art of candle making, holding true to the innovative methods, the finest formulations, the meticulous handwork and ornamentation techniques which, together, produce a top-quality product. As a key dealer for their products in Trinidad and Tobago and the Southern Caribbean, we are happy to be a part of their tradition of helping churches to light religious faith with the living flame.

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Candle Safety

• Never leave a burning candle unattended.

• Burn candles on a flat, heat resistant surface. Always use a candle holder designed for the specific type of candle being burned.

• Keep burning candles away from drafts.

• Never burn a candle near anything flammable.

• Keep candles out of reach of children and pets

Pillar Candles

Before Lighting:- Trimming the wick is only necessary when it becomes too long, which may result in a bit of black smoke coming off the top. If necessary, trim wick to ¼” and ensure wick is straight; clean excess dust and dirt from the top of the candle with a lint free cloth.

Burning:- Light candle at the base of the wick.

For proper burning, pillars should be allowed to burn long enough to let the wax pool to the outer edge of the candle. Typically a candle should be burned not less than 1 hour burn time for each 1” in diameter. For example, a 2” diameter candle should have a minimum burn time of about 2 hours per session. If the candle is not allowed to pool to the edge, the candle will burn a hole down the center of the candle. As the candle burns, folding the edges into the wax pool helps create an even burn.

To Extinguish:- Use a wick dipper (a metal rod with a curved end) to dip the wick into the wax pool and immediately straighten the wick back up ready for the next burn.

Candlesticks and Tapered Candles

Before lighting and Burning:- Trim wick to ½”. These candles must fit securely into a candle holder.

Burning:- Do not burn candles in an area exposed to drafts. A draft will cause a candle to flicker and may cause dripping.

To Extinguish:- Use a smokeless snuffer to extinguish a tapered candle.

Extinguish candle before the flame comes in contact with the candle holder to prevent damage.

Votive Candles

Before Burning:- Votive candles require a properly designed heat resistant votive holder.

Votive candles burn completely and will not contain their wax pool as they are designed to liquefy completely.

Burning:- Light candle at the base of the wick.

To Extinguish:- Use a wick dipper (a metal rod with a curved end) to dip the wick into the wax pool and immediately straighten the wick back up, ready for the next burn.

Tea Light Candles

Before Burning:- Burn Tea light candles in their heat resistant containers as they are designed to fully liquefy.

Burning:- Tea light candles are meant to burn continuously until completed. Note that tea lights may not re-light if extinguished with less than half of the wax left.

To Extinguish:- If it becomes necessary to extinguish a Tea Light, use a wick dipper (a metal rod with a curved end) to dip the wick into the wax pool and immediately straighten the wick back up, ready for the next burn.