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We have been producing candles for the church for over 300 years. Easter is the highest festival in the church year. As a recognised specialist for church candles, Easter candles and home Easter candles also have a special significance for us, which we want to live up to year after year: With new symbols and motifs, we offer an up-to-date range every year.
You can find an overview of our Easter motifs in our catalogue, which we will be happy to send you or email to you as a PDF.
Happy to advise you: (from left to right) Elsa Egger, Cyril Egger, Daniela Hofer, Thomas Egger, Elena Steffen, Philipp Zünd and Qendresa Thaci
Phone 071/788 44 44
Made in the old tradition
From the beekeeper...
According to liturgical custom, Easter candles are made from 55% beeswax. The beekeeper removes the honeycombs from the hive and extracts the honey. The beeswax is then cleaned and bleached. ...
to the wax puller...
When candles are drawn, the wick is pulled through a wax bath. As the wick slides through the liquid wax, a candle strand is created layer by layer. For the Easter candles, the drawn wax strands are hung on a carousel and poured further. The candle strands are cut to the desired length on a marble table. A candle cutter is used to give them a head and a hole. To prevent the candles from leaking, they are dipped again in a hard wax. Finally, liturgical candles are stamped with a stamp indicating the high proportion of beeswax.
New Easter symbols for 2027
The Easter candle is the messenger of Easter joy. It symbolises the resurrection of Jesus and the victory of life over death. As a home Easter candle, it brings light and hope into the living room.
H3098
I am the life
The Risen One rises against a backdrop of vibrant greenery. His arms, wide open, embrace all of creation. From his centre grows a golden branch of life – a sign that new life has its source in Christ. The leaves symbolise growth, renewal and hope. God’s power enables people to flourish. Easter proclaims the great promise: death does not have the last word. The Risen One lives and bestows life in abundance. Those who trust in him may hope that God’s life-giving power is stronger than anything that is transient.
A matching card is also available for the Easter motif H3098 ‘I am life’.
H3099 Vom Dunkel zum Leben
Aus der dunklen Erde wächst ein zarter Trieb dem Licht entgegen. So entfaltet sich neues Leben – leise, aber voller Kraft. Die goldenen Blätter stehen für die Kostbarkeit der Schöpfung und erinnern daran, dass alles Leben Geschenk und Segen Gottes ist. Der leuchtende Kreis verweist auf Christus, den Auferstandenen. Mit Ostern bricht neues Licht in die Welt und eröffnet Hoffnung, wo Dunkelheit und Vergänglichkeit zu herrschen scheinen. Das Motiv verkündet die österliche Botschaft: Das Leben ist stärker als der Tod. Wie die Pflanze dem Licht entgegenwächst, so führt Gott alles Leben zur Fülle und schenkt immer wieder einen neuen Anfang.
H3081 Demut vor der Schöpfung
Für Franziskus ist Gott nicht nur in Kirchen, sondern mitten in der Schöpfung gegenwärtig – im Wind, im Wald und auf der Wiese. Der wahre Reichtum liegt nicht in Gold und Purpur, sondern im Licht der Sonne, in den Blumen, den Wäldern und allem, was Gott geschaffen hat.
Traditional Easter subjects
with alpha, omega, year and band
You will find a wide range of motifs in our assortment - from traditional motifs with alpha and omega to modern realisations of the Easter idea. We can add the alpha and omega symbols, incense shells, the year and a decorative ribbon to all motifs on the large Easter candles as required.
Easter symbols from earlier years
H3092 Butterfly - new life
The butterfly emerges from the transformation of the caterpillar – a symbol of resurrection, hope and new beginnings. In its bright colours, it carries the message of Easter: life breaks out, darkness turns into light, and God's love gives us new wings again and again.
A matching card is also available for the Easter motif H3092 "Butterfly - new life".
H3063 Trinity
A candle consists of three elements: Wax, wick and flame. If one is missing, a candle cannot function. The candle is suitable for explaining the Trinity and recognising parallels between the three elements. Just as wax represents the body of a candle, God is the content of faith. Jesus is the wick. He takes the divine content into himself and sacrifices himself so that the flame, the Holy Spirit, can shine. The flame makes God visible as light and tangible as warmth. Light a candle, celebrate the Trinity and show it to the world around you.
H3093 United in Christ - red-blue-gold
H3094 United in Christ - green-blue-yellow
The overlapping circles symbolise the community that arises in faith. What meets and touches each other grows together. In Christ, we find the centre that connects us and carries us - beyond borders, towards the world.
H3085 Dance of life - across the cross
Christ, the Risen One, dances across the cross, through the cross. This dance of life lies at the very beginning of creation. Wisdom plays before the eyes of God - this is how the world comes into being (Proverbs 8:30). But this good creation is repeatedly thwarted by negativity and evil. And yet the dance continues. Nothing and nobody can stop it.
In the song "Lord of the Dance", Christ, the Lord of the dance, sings: I danced on a Friday when the sky turned black. It's hard to dance with the Devil on your back. Oh they buried my body and they thought I'd gone. But I am the Lord and the dance went on.
Through Good Friday, through suffering and death, Jesus Christ dances into Easter morning. And he takes us with him in this dance: dance, dance, wherever you are. I am the Lord of the dance and I lead you. The perfect dance step is not necessary. He will lead us. For what is old will become new, what is dark will become light, what was dead will rise to life, and all will be made whole again in him who is the source of all things, in our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Alleluia. (Prayer from the Easter Vigil liturgy)
Idea & text: Beat Grögli, Bishop
H3082 Christ is our peace
In the light of the resurrection, the world shines with new hope. The risen Christ's greeting of peace is the gift that dispels the darkness and fills our hearts with joy. The dove, the sign of peace, flies over the earth, which is enveloped in God's love. At this Easter time, the light of the Easter candle reminds us of the power of life that has conquered death and of our calling as children of God to bring peace to the world.
H3064 Tree of Life
The Easter candle symbol with the tree of life represents the departure at Easter. The tree of life stands for growth and strength. Its green leaves symbolise new life, while golden leaves represent special moments of enlightenment. In the centre of the tree is a golden figure of Christ, symbolising the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The symbol reminds us that Easter is a time of new beginnings in which we seek hope and light. It encourages us to explore our spiritual path and to experience a deep connection to life and divine grace.
H3056 Peace be with you
"We need the risen Crucified One to believe in the victory of love, to hope for reconciliation. Today, more than ever, we need him to come to us and tell us once again: 'Peace be with you'" Easter message of Pope Francis.
Thomas Egger is our in-house graphic designer, who has been designing Easter motifs for over 30 years and takes care of the realisation of our customers' designs.
H3044 Crossed paths
The symbol of Sister Petra Maria Brülisauer from the convent of the Sisters of St Clare in Bregenz has met with great approval. The motif shows two crossed paths. Where they cross, dark lines draw a cross. But there is also a red glow. That's how it is when paths are crossed: It is difficult, but it is often precisely then that we experience life and love particularly intensely. "Passion" is suffering and passion at the same time. The cross is not the end. From the crossroads, the paths lead out again – and up into the light of Easter. Beat Grögli Cathedral priest St.Gallen
This motif was designed by Sister Petra Maria Brülisauer in the convent of the Sisters of St Clare in Bregenz.
Currently available are the two candles ‘Laudato Si’ and ‘Brother Sun – Sister Moon’, as well as our three symbolic candles relating to Brother Klaus. Responsibility towards creation and peace on earth are themes that will continue to preoccupy us for a long time to come.
You can order our latest brochure, ‘Easter Candles 2027’, featuring over 200 candle designs, using the form below.
Easter candles with the motif of the Swiss Protestant Reformed Church
The hundred-year-old Federation of Swiss Protestant Churches FSPC became the Swiss Protestant Reformed Church EKS at the beginning of 2020. As part of the redesign of the visual identity, the EKS created two candle motifs with free interpretation of the new logo. These motifs “Cross in the Light”, designed by Monica Schulthess Zettel, are available as Easter candles.
Information on the new logo can be found on the EKS website www.evref.ch
Accompanying cards for the home Easter candles
Matching cards are available for most of our Easter motifs. These are ideal for home Easter candle gifts and Easter greetings.
Accompanying cards
two-sided, folded, 105/148 mm
Easter candles according to your design
Turn Easter into a bright celebration with us. We have a wide range of Easter candles for you to decorate yourself; we are also happy to realise your ideas with the motifs from your parish. Our in-house graphic designer will advise you on choosing the right type of decoration and support you in realising your motif. It is also possible to have your personal motif or a symbol from our programme cut out of wax foil by us (from 200 pieces per symbol).
We will be happy to advise you on 071/788 44 44.
Here, the upper school pupils from Männedorf-Uetikon are concentrating on the home Easter candles – Youth counsellor Katharina Küng designed the motif and had the individual parts cut out of wax foil by us.
(Photos: Katharina Küng)
Easter candles and bowls of light
Easter candles are available in two different shapes, cylindrical and conical, and have a burning time of up to 2.5 hours.
You can now find light bowls in our range. The stylish bowls in white and black provide a worthy setting for church rituals. Filled with sand, they invite you to light candles as a sign of hope, remembrance and fellowship. Whether at a baptism, wedding or farewell ceremony - the lights give the moment depth, love or comfort. In prayer circles and meditations, too, the communal lighting creates a palpable feeling of togetherness. Simple in design and versatile in use - our light bowls are a sensitive element for every church congregation.