Votive
adjective
Related to or used in a religious ceremony, generally as a way to show respect, commitment, or thanks.
The votive candles in the church courtyard were filled with prayers and hopes of the faithful.
Often appears as...
- votive candle
- votive offering
adjective
Related to or used in a religious ceremony, generally as a way to show respect, commitment, or thanks.
The votive candles in the church courtyard were filled with prayers and hopes of the faithful.
Often appears as...
- votive candle
- votive offering
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Used to describe objects or acts in religious practices, often Christian.
They lit a votive candle during evening service.
Pro Tip 2/3Respect and Devotion
Indicates an act of reverence or dedication to a deity, saint, or sacred cause.
The pilgrims presented votive offerings at the shrine.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
Common in various cultures; not only Western Christianity but also in others like Hinduism.
Votive statues were placed around the Buddhist temple.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Used to describe objects or acts in religious practices, often Christian.
They lit a votive candle during evening service.
Pro Tip 2/3Respect and Devotion
Indicates an act of reverence or dedication to a deity, saint, or sacred cause.
The pilgrims presented votive offerings at the shrine.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
Common in various cultures; not only Western Christianity but also in others like Hinduism.
Votive statues were placed around the Buddhist temple.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Used to describe objects or acts in religious practices, often Christian.
They lit a votive candle during evening service.
Pro Tip 2/3Respect and Devotion
Indicates an act of reverence or dedication to a deity, saint, or sacred cause.
The pilgrims presented votive offerings at the shrine.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
Common in various cultures; not only Western Christianity but also in others like Hinduism.
Votive statues were placed around the Buddhist temple.
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Video examples
Birth of Voodoo PIPE...
article and learn that if she did not become a votive questioner then she would never find a good path in life for his daughter to achieve her potential aza has to let her become a medium this forest harbors the earth spirit sack betta
Video examples
Birth of Voodoo PIPE...
article and learn that if she did not become a votive questioner then she would never find a good path in life for his daughter to achieve her potential aza has to let her become a medium this forest harbors the earth spirit sack betta
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Quote examples
Anne Lamott
American Author
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.
Quote examples
F. Sionil Jose
Filipino Writer
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.
Quote examples
Anne Lamott
American Author
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.
Quote examples
F. Sionil Jose
Filipino Writer
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.
Example 1 of 2
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