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Light a candle on our online votive stand

Light a candle on our online votive stand

Just like lighting a candle in church, you can light a candle on our online votive stand to pray for someone who is in your heart.

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Light a candle in prayer and pray for a person or situation that is close to your heart.

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UK - St George's Cathedral - Candles — Church candles lit in prayer.

How it works

When lighting your candle you can share the name of the person you're praying for and add a little message or prayer to appear with your candle. Your candle will stay on the votive stand so you can come back and visit it at any time.

Light a candle in prayer