Nuestra Señora Aparecida Flameless LED Acrylic Pillar Candle with Flickering Flame Battery Operated great for places where an open flame is not allowed hospitals nursing homes dorms-Batteries included

Nossa Senhora Aparecida is the Patroness of Brazil, a title of the Virgin Mary deeply loved by millions. Her story is one of humility, miracle, and hope — beginning not with an apparition, but with a small clay statue found in a river in 1717.

🌟 Who She Is — In One Beautiful Sentence

Nossa Senhora Aparecida is the Virgin Mary under the title of the Immaculate Conception, represented by a small dark clay statue miraculously found by fishermen in 1717, later becoming the spiritual mother and protector of Brazil.

🐟 The Miracle of the Fishermen (1717)

Three fishermen — Domingos Garcia, João Alves, and Filipe Pedroso — were struggling to catch fish for a governor’s banquet. After many empty nets, they pulled from the river:

The body of a small statue.

Then the head on the next cast

After placing the statue in their boat, their nets filled with fish in abundance — the first miracle of Aparecida.

The statue was taken to Filipe Pedroso’s home, where neighbors gathered to pray. Devotion spread quickly as more miracles were reported.

🖤 Why the Image Is Dark

The statue is made of terracotta and became dark from years submerged in the river. Over time, Brazilians — especially the poor and Afro‑Brazilian communities — embraced her as a sign that God sees and loves the humble and marginalized.

🕊️ Growth of Devotion

1745: First chapel built

1834–1888: Larger church constructed

1904: Statue crowned by order of Pope Pius X

1930: Declared Queen and Patroness of Brazil by Pope Pius XI

1980: Pope John Paul II visits and consecrates the new basilica

Today: Over 10–12 million pilgrims visit the National Shrine every year — one of the largest Marian shrines in the world.

👑 Patroness of Brazil

She is the spiritual mother of:

Families

The poor

Fishermen

Travelers

Those seeking miracles or protection

Her feast day is October 12, a national holiday in Brazil.

Finish Type: Clear
Base Material: Acrylic
Bulb Base: GU10
Product Dimensions: 3.5"D x 3"W x 10"H
Item Weight: 14.4 ounces

What you get.

1- Nuestra Señora Aparecida LED Candle

2- One FREE prayer card - Portuguese only

Nuestra Señora Aparecida, prayer card included.

Great for places where an open flame is not allowed hospitals, nursing homes, dorms, homes with children, pets, or anywhere traditional candles pose safety concerns.

SAFE AND WORRY-FREE: Flameless design eliminates fire risks, smoke, and dripping wax.

LONG-LASTING BATTERY LIFE: Powered by replaceable batteries for extended use, (INCLUDED). Provides hours of continuous illumination without the need for matches, lighters, or constant monitoring.

Ideal for nursing homes, dorms, retirement centers, hospitals, or anywhere where an open flame is prohibited.

REALISTIC FLICKERING FLAME: Battery-operated LED candle features a warm, dancing flame effect that mimics the natural movement of real candlelight, creating authentic ambiance without the hazards of an open flame