HAND PAINTED MARFILITA STATUE – 10 Inches High

The original image of the Divine Child of Atocha that is in the Sanctuary of the Señor de los Plateros, Fresnillo Zacatecas represents a boy dressed as a pilgrim on the way to Santiago with a hat, cape, cane with a bowl for water and some ears of wheat in the left hand and a basket in the right hand, a scallop shell on the chest and wears sandals, sitting on a chair full stop.

STORY ABOUT HIM
The Holy Child of Atocha is a Child Jesus found in the arms of the Virgin. History says that the Moors had Christians imprisoned and that they did not allow visits from family or friends, only small children. This is how “the Child Jesus himself” decided to keep them company in their tribulation, comforting them and giving them food. Since then, in the images he has been represented as a Pilgrim Boy with huaraches, a hat, a basket of bread in one hand and a cane in the other.

When the Spanish arrived in the New World, they brought this devotion and the European workers who emigrated to Plateros, due to the discovery of silver in that region, did not forget it either. El Santo Niño de Atocha is said to also help miners who are trapped in a mine. Many miracles are attributed to him and millions of people believe in him around the world.

WHEN DO WE PRAY HIM?
Everything you need to achieve, through Jesus, will be the best way to get God’s help.

PRAYER
O, Miraculous Infant Jesus of Atocha, Cast thy merciful look upon my troubled heart, so inclined to pity. Be softened by my prayer and grant me the favor I now ardently implore of Thee. (mention your petition here.) Take from me all affliction and despair, all trial and misfortune with which I am laden. For thy Sacred Infancy’s sake, send me now thy consolation and aid and grace. That I may praise thee, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, forever. O Divine Child of Atocha, hear my prayer and grant my petition! Amen

SHRINES AT THE UNITED STATES
There are no shrines in USA.