When thoughts and feelings may be hard to access and when you want to represent God’s presence – lighting a votive candle in our Cathedral can be bring light, warmth and comfort. It expresses what is important to humanity.

Lighting a candle represents the light of Christ and can be used to offer prayers or intentions to God. 

The chaplains at Saint Mary’s take special care to light a candle in your name at the foot of the statue of the Virgin. If you wish you can dedicate your candle with a prayer and the chaplains will entrust Mary with the prayer you choose.

Interior view of a historic stone church featuring an altar with a white cloth, two brass candlesticks, and a central brass cross. The church has tall arched windows, wooden pews with red cushions, and ornate chandeliers hanging from a high wooden ceiling. Stained glass windows are visible in the background.

You can purchase and dedicate your votive candle here.

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