: The final, central white candle represents Jesus. Unlike the others, it is usually not extinguished but hidden behind the altar or a curtain, signifying his three days in the tomb.
The service is defined by specific ceremonial actions that visualize the abandonment of Christ: Tenebrae
: As the service progresses through psalms and readings, the candles are snuffed out one by one. This symbolizes the desertion of Jesus by his disciples. : The final, central white candle represents Jesus