▷ Santo Niño de Atocha《Pray, Offer and More》

Last Update: December 27, 2021

Elegua or the Holy Child of Atocha It is a well-known entity in Venezuela, Spain, Colombia and Mexico. He is highly revered, with many shrines to honor him on a daily basis. In addition, it usually receives many visitors a year.

Being one of the most important figures, you have to know how venerate it and take care of it, to accompany you and help you in situations that appear in your life. In addition, to know what miracles he does.

Who is the Holy Child of Atocha?

is represented like a child dressed as a pilgrim towards the road to Santiago. Originating in Atocha, the Moors kept the Christians locked up, where only prisoners who were small children could receive food.

In addition, little children assisted these prisoners, which is why Christians had the image that “the same Child Jesus” were that he was in charge of caring for and maintaining the prisoners. This is where the image of the Holy Child of Atocha arose. That is why he is presented with a loaf in one arm and a staff in the other.

It is also the patron saint of minersattributing miracles where he saves and frees those people who are trapped.

In the Yoruba Religion

In the case of the Yoruba religion, the Santo Niño de Atocha is related to Eleggua. This is the goalkeeper of all roads of the world. Also known as one of the four main warriors. Also, he has 121 paths.

This god has the power so much good as bad, creating the balance between the forces of the universe, dominating both. Furthermore, he is known as a deity who cheats a lot.

When is celebrated?

In different Latin American countries such as Cuba or Venezuela, given the process of cultural adaptation and the slave era, this figure was united with the Yoruba saint. By joining these cults, a date was established for their celebration and veneration. It is June 13th.

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Prayer to the Holy Child of Atocha or Elegua

Being knowledgeable of all the mysteries of the universe, he is very cunning in granting miracles to show the path that each person has to go through. Help people to know the way that you should take, with confidence and security.

With the help of the Santo Niño de Atocha, difficulties can be overcome. In the event that you want this figure to help you to the roads openyou must do this sentence:

“Oh most sweet Child of Atocha
only begotten of the eternal father,
savior of the world
immaculate Lamb,
redeemer child
father’s verb,
I bring my cry to you
so that your mercy may come to me,
we beg you to look at our humility
by prostrating ourselves before you
ask for your protection
and that you help us and give us wisdom
to start our work
and be able to meet our needs
and those of those who depend on us.
deliver us from all evil
and that this fruit of work I know
become praises to your name.
In the name of the Father
of the son and of the holy spirit
Amen.”

How do you pray to him?

At the time of reciting the Prayer to the Holy Child of Atocha, protection is sought and that it opens the paths of life. can help for achieve impossible and difficult causes.

Although it is important follow a series of specific steps to carry out this veneration to the Santo Niño de Atocha. You must follow these specific steps:

summons to the holy spirit
Nowmake an act of contrition.
you must pray one Our Father and three Hail Marys.
preach about five joys to honor the child.
Ends with a prayer to God.

What is the Holy Child for?

The number of miracles that the Child can do, there are many so it’s hard to say what they all are. The miracles that occur thanks to this saint always happen at all times.

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Although, miracles are always related to a situation of great need. In the event that you are in an extremely difficult situation, this saint has the power to help you. It is always possible to receive the blessing of the Holy Child of Atoche.

Offerings to the Holy Child of Atoche in Santeria

To venerate the figure of Santo Niño de Atocha, you can introduce you to various things.

Smoked fish and hutia. Toasted corn.
Coconut. It can be flour, water or sweet, homemade. Okra stewed flour. Corojo or cocoa butter. Schnapps. Tobacco.
sweet or candy of any type. It can be melao de cane, honey or brown sugar. It also counts biscuits or small cakes.
if they are animals, it can be goats, roosters or chickens. In some cases you can put toys, rattles or figures childish.

What are the 21 ways of him?

The main roads of Elegua, are the following:

Elegua Abaile: It is message and intermediary.
Elegua Afra: related to diseases and hospitals.
Elegua Agbanukué (Agbanuké): help to blind those with bad intentions.
Elegua Akeru: He is a messenger, he carries and brings.
Elegua Agongo Ogo: It is used to attack or defend against situations.
Elegua Akesan: Kingdom of the Oyo.
Elegua Allah Le Ilu: Regarded as an old man, who is a great fortune teller.
Elegua Allah Lu Banshe: Lord and Saint of decisions, of the situations that will occur and of destiny.
Elegua Alaroye Akokelebiyú: Represented as a child, very mischievous, unruly and joker.
Elegua Awó Bara: Known as the diviner and guardian of the babalawo.
elegua elufé.
eshu lode: connoisseur of the streets and the exterior.
Eshu Igide: The one who opens the roads, the mountains. They are the ones who carry sticks from the mountain.
Eshu Kaminalowá: Open the paths for the souls that have recently died.
Eshu Akarajéu: I help Shango to escape from Oyá.
Eshu Aselu: It is at the service of older Orishas. Regarded as a watchful youth or a more watchful guardian.
Eshu Ijelu: Related to music in general.
Eshu Alalúbanse: Owner of what is done and executed.
Eshu Diki: Help friends.
Esu Dare: Identified as messenger.
Eshu Bara Dage.
Eshu Aphrodi: Ifá assistant.
Eshu Abanunkue: Guardian of the house.
Eshu Abalonke: He is the one who guides the souls of the deceased.
Eshu Aberu: Receiver of sacrifices.
Eshu Aganika: malevolent and dangerous.
Eshu Agomeyo.
Eshu Agongo Olo Onya: is the one who lives on the sides of the road.
Eshu Agongo Ogo: to attack and defend people from enemies.
Eshu Alaguana: Lives in the savannah and in the mountains.
Eshu Anaquil: Mother of all the Elegua.
Eshu Ananaki: Related to loneliness, sadness and depression.
Eshu Aroni: Known as a magician and healer.
Eshu Beleke: A naughty boy.
Eshu Batiye.
eshubiri.
Eshu Echenike.
Eshu Ekileyo: Known as a sage, diviner and protector.
Eshu Grillelu: Guide of the Olofi.
Eshu Ekuboro: Known as life and death.
Eshu Loboni: Known as the messenger of Oshun.
eshu laroye.
elegua okada.
elegua sokere.
elegua aye.
elegua elefe.
Elegua Manzaquillo: is the one that helps you make decisions and solve difficult problems.
Elegua Bode.
elegua idena.
Elegua Elegbara: He is the one who controls the sacrifices. Related to war, peace and communal protection.
elegua odara.
Elegua Agogo.
Elegua Awala Boma.
Eleggua Gold: related to the word, verbal communication.
Elegua Opinion: who establishes the limits of spaces.
Eleguá Alaketu: related to love, sexuality and sensuality.
elegua isheri.
eleguá gogo: related to justice, payment and collection of money or debts.
eleguá wara: related to personal relationships, families and the community.

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The Holy Child of Atocha it has a lot of meaning for different people in the world as it is the highly revered and appreciated figure in the world. That is why it is important to know much more about him.