Paschal Candle on Pentecost In Paul Turner's Blog by Paul TurnerJune 4, 2017 Q: Is the Paschal candle still lit on Pentecost and by the ambo or is it returned to its ordinary place in Ordinary Time? == A: It is still lit and standing by the ambo. After Pentecost, it moves to the font. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email