Editing Torch (section)

===In Roman Catholic liturgy===
In former times, liturgical torches were carried in Eucharistic processions simply to give light. The Church eventually adopted their use for Solemn High Masses.

According to Adrian Fortescue,<ref>"The Mass: A Study of the Roman Liturgy [1912]"</ref> the more correct form of liturgical torches are non-freestanding (i.e. cannot stand up on their own). However, today, even in the Vatican, freestanding, tall candles in ornate candle-stick holders have replaced the former type. The torches are carried by torchbearers, who enter at the Sanctus and leave after Communion.

[[Anglican]]s of the [[High Church]] and some [[Lutheran]]s use torches in some of their liturgical celebrations as well.