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Unlike the [[Dikirion and Trikirion|trikirion]], that is only used by a [[bishop]], usually with a dikirion, the Paschal trikirion is used also by all [[priest]]s at the Paschal Vigil, throughout [[Bright Week]], and on the [[Apodosis]], leave-taking, of Pascha. The Paschal trikirion is carried in the left hand by the chief celebrant, whether a bishop or a priest, at all of the services. In particular it is use while chanting the Paschal verses at the beginning of [[Vespers]], [[Matins]] and [[Divine Liturgy]], while censing, during the [[Little Entrance]], or when giving the Paschal greeting.
The Paschal trikirion comes in two basic forms, one following Greek tradition and the other following Slavic tradition. In the Greek form, the Paschal trikirion generally has a flat base, so that it may stand upright. Sometimes an [[icon]] of the [[Resurrection]] of Christ is mounted on the base. A vertical shaft on the top of the base terminates in three candleholders. The three [[Candle|candles ]] of the trikirion, represent the Resurrection of Christ on the Third Day, as well as the three persons of the [[Holy Trinity]], all three of whom were actively involved in the salvation of man in Orthodox theology. The candleholders are sometimes mounted at an angle so that the candles cross each other and are often tied together at the point of intersection with ribbons. In the Greek tradition, the priest may at times simply hold a large single candle.
In the Slavic tradition, the three candleholders more commonly are attached to a large [[Hand Cross|blessing crucifix]] with a vertical handle. The trikirion, in this form, must be held as it cannot itself stand upright. The candles are normally made of beeswax. Fresh flowers are often also attached to the candleholder of the Paschal trikirion in both traditions
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