prayer candle
Sacred wax light
A prayer candle is a candle lit as part of religious devotion, typically in Catholic and Orthodox churches.
Worshippers light them while offering prayers, often for the sick, the dead, or personal intentions.
The candle continues burning as a symbol of ongoing prayer after the person leaves.
Votive candles at church shrines serve this purpose, as do tall glass-encased candles featuring images of saints, the Virgin Mary, or Jesus—these latter sometimes called novena candles and commonly found in grocery stores and botanicas.
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