candelabra

Example Sentences

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On Tuesday, priests and monks haphazardly loaded cars and trucks with religious and household items including candelabras, televisions and pictures.

From New York Times

“We also use an Advent candelabra to mark the four Sundays preceding Christmas,” says Wear.

From Seattle Times

Inside there would be cathedral ceilings and a chandelier straight out of medieval times, a sphere of candelabras lighting the space.

From Los Angeles Times

Faced with a one-day supply of the oil, used in a candelabra in the temple, the fuel lasted for eight days until a new batch could be ritually prepared.

From Washington Times

It made its way from Rome to Florence, where it was installed behind the main altar of the city’s cathedral, underneath large candelabras whose wax drippings left marks.

From New York Times