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Meaning Of Light

What does Light Represent in the Bible?

One of the most important symbol of Catholicism is the light. The story of Creation begins with the words: God said: “Let there be light and there was light “Light in contrast with the darkness”. In the Bible God is Light “…the sun that will never go down. Catholics use this term Light to refer to the God. It’s not a case if in the Catholic church the use of the candles is important. In the liturgies, the candle is the emblem of light seen as an instrument of salvation and purification. The light of the Candle reminds to God. For example the Easter candle or the baptismal candle gives to the Christians a message God is around us and thanks to His light we can live in communion with Him. Living in his light means not to live in darkness. In the catholicism there’s the act of offering a candle, this is the homage of the Cristians towards God , Christ and the Holy Spirit. It is an act of prayer an humble action. God is Light – Light is the revelation of His presence in the world. Istituto S.Mottura - Italy

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Meaning of Light In the bible

Portugal

Light in religion is the symbol of God. There are many rituals full of light in religion.

This drawing has been made by Lucia . She is a girl with special needs and is supported by an additional teacher who helps her in the different subjects at school. She's a nice and loving girl. Her verbal expression isn't sometimes not so clear . This picture shows what according to her is God's light. Istituto S.Mottura - Italy

The Christian Meaning of Light

Poland - students from Primary School nr 3 n Pruszcz Gdański

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Portugal

Catholicism "In 11th-century Italy, those who wanted to visit the nativity places in the convents had the path illuminated by the flame of candles, placed in the trees by St. Francis of Assisi. The light represents Jesus, the light of the world, on the day of his birth."

RafaelaAE D. Maria II, Portugal

dURING THE BAPTISM THE PARENTS AND GOODPARENTS HOLD A CANDLE AS A SYMBOL

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Portugal

Judaism In the eight-day ritual: the Chanuká, candles are lit "as a symbol of the liberation of the Jews from Greek rule."

Portugal

Hellenism In this pagan religion, "the image of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, rests under a carpet surrounded by pink candles, an apple, a chalice with water and incense."

Portugal

Hinduism Ram means light. The origin of words like lightning and radiation comes from Ram. Ra means radiation. Ma means me, man, myself. Ram means the light in me, the light in my heart. Ram, of course, is the name of Lord Rama, who lived on this planet in 7560 BC, a long time ago. About 9, 000 years ago. I

To celebrate the light in religion, special needs students elaborated, in the CAA, some practical work.

What is the importance of Light in Islam?

illuminated manuscripts in some special nights in mosques in Islam and described with appropriate expressions using visual light on the meaning of the night and the day.

ertuğrulgazi secondary school/kader güler-turkey

Islam Once a year, for 30 days, Muslim houses and mosques are decorated with lights to start the month of Ramadan, so important to Islamists. Gülay Kanatlı Secondary School- Eskişehir/Turkey

Zübeyde Hanım Secondary SchoolTurkey

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Meliha Ercan Secondary School Bilecik / TURKEY

In Islam, the month of Ramadan is a month when humanity feels peace, sharing, compassion, empathy and happiness.

Istituto S.Mottura - Italy

Prince Hassan School - Jordan

Video1- Ramadan Decorations

Prince Hassan School - Jordan

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Prince Hassan School - Jordan

Video3- Ramadan Decorations

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