Anne Lamott

I loved every second of Catholic church. I loved the sickly sweet rotting-pomegranate smells of the incense. I loved the overwrought altar, the birdbath of holy water, the votive candles; I loved that there was a poor box, the stations of the cross rendered in stained glass on the windows.

American Author

F. Sionil Jose

My wife and I often visit Rosales and the Ilokos as a matter of habit or whim induced by nostalgia, homesickness - whatever draws pilgrims to worshipped sanctuaries. Or, perhaps, what compels moths to seek the votive flame.

Filipino Writer

Used to describe objects or acts in religious practices, often Christian.

Religious Context

Indicates an act of reverence or dedication to a deity, saint, or sacred cause.

Respect and Devotion

Common in various cultures; not only Western Christianity but also in others like Hinduism.

Cultural Significance

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Votive