<P> R. Amen . </P> <P> In some traditions, the base of the candle may be ritually immersed in the baptismal font before proceeding with the remainder of the service . </P> <P> This candle is traditionally the one from which all other lights are taken for the Easter service . </P> <P> The candle remains lit at all worship services throughout Easter season (or in some traditions until Ascension Day, when it is extinguished just after the Gospel), during which time it is located in the sanctuary close to the altar . After the Easter season, it is frequently placed near the baptismal font . Before 1955, the option existed of blessing the baptismal font on the Vigil of Pentecost, and this was the only time the Paschal candle would be lit at services after Ascension . </P>

When do we stop lighting the paschal candle