Child of atocha (gold) 1 color 7 day candle

Accurate Catholic Devotion. The Santo Niño de Atocha, or Holy Child of Atocha, is a genuine and officially recognized devotional image within the Catholic Church, depicting the Christ Child and long linked to protection, safe travel, and care for prisoners and pilgrims.

A Full Week or Novena. Built to burn across roughly seven days, the candle supports a structured novena or a consistent daily prayer rhythm.

Contained and Manageable. The enclosed glass jar keeps the flame and wax contained, making it easier to burn safely alongside rosaries and other devotional items.

Explore More Devotional Candles. For related devotional pieces to complete a novena or altar, browse our Spiritual Candles collection.

Novena-Length Burn. Built to burn for about 120 hours, this candle supports a full novena or a week of uninterrupted daily prayer.

Protection & Travel Focus. The Santo Niño de Atocha is closely linked to protection, safe travel, and care for those in difficult circumstances.

Steady Clean Burn. The lead-free cotton wick and paraffin wax are formulated to burn evenly with minimal soot across the full week.

Classic Devotional Look. The gold wax and glass jar reflect the Santo Niño's time-honored imagery, suited to any home altar.

Set Your Intention. Before lighting, begin your novena prayer or set a personal intention for protection or safe travel.

Prepare the Space. Place the candle on a heat-resistant, level surface away from drafts and flammable materials, and trim the wick to about 1/4 inch.

Light in Sessions. Burn in supervised sessions of one to four hours daily while you pray or reflect.

Extinguish Safely. Snuff, rather than blow out, the flame between sessions.

Complete the Week. Continue daily for the full week, then let the jar cool completely before handling.

Wax & Wick. This candle is made with paraffin wax and a lead-free cotton wick, poured into a glass jar.

Fragrance. Composition of any added fragrance is proprietary to our supplier; contact us for available allergen detail.

Allergen Note. Those with fragrance sensitivities should burn in a well-ventilated space and discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Storage. Store the candle upright in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

General Guidance. Unburned candles like this one generally hold their scent and appearance well for 12 to 24 months when stored properly; this is general guidance, not a guaranteed shelf life.

Before Use. Inspect the wick and wax before each lighting, and discontinue use if the wax appears discolored or contaminated.

Open-Flame Safety. Never leave a burning candle unattended, and always keep it away from children, pets, and flammable materials.

Burning Surface. Burn only on a stable, heat-resistant surface, away from drafts.

Wick Maintenance. Trim the wick to about 1/4 inch before each lighting to help control flame size and reduce soot.

When to Stop. Discontinue burning if the candle smokes heavily, the flame grows unusually large, or the jar becomes cracked or too hot to touch.

Caution. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Keep this candle away from children, pets, and flammable materials such as curtains, paper, and bedding. Burn on a stable, heat-resistant surface, trim the wick to about 1/4 inch before each lighting, and discontinue use if the candle smokes excessively, burns unevenly, or the flame grows too large.

Disclaimer. This candle is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and no specific spiritual, emotional, financial, or personal outcome is guaranteed by its use.

Guidance Note. For guidance and reflection only; not a substitute for professional medical, legal, or financial advice.

Licensing & Trademarks. Any saint, folk-healer, or religious names or imagery referenced on this candle are used for time-honored devotional identification only and do not imply endorsement by, or affiliation with, any religious institution, church, or organization.

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We accept returns and exchanges within 14 days of delivery.