Exvotos

Exvotos are offerings—such as coins, objects, or artworks—given by individuals to show gratitude or seek favor from a saint or deity. Usually found in religious shrines or churches, they serve as tangible testimonies of answered prayers or vows fulfilled. These offerings often depict the specific event or miracle for which thanks are expressed, acting as visual stories that reinforce community faith and devotion. Exvotos preserve personal and cultural histories, highlighting the belief in divine intervention and the ongoing relationship between worshippers and their spiritual guardians.