Marian Advocations of Asturias
Asturias, land of Santina de CovadongaHe venerates the Mother in mountain sanctuaries and honorary roseries: the Acebo, the Carbayu, Alba or the Virgin of the Cave. We collect your claims here.
History of Marian devotion in Asturias
Asturias, known as the "Principality" and cradle of the Reconquist, has a Marian tradition that dates back to the dawn of Christianity in the Iberian Peninsula. The devotion to the Virgin Mary is deeply rooted in the Asturian identity, manifesting itself in a rich network of sanctuaries, hermites and chapels that splash its mountains, valleys and coast. From the legendary apparition of the Virgin of Covadonga in the Holy Cave, which marks the beginning of the Reconquest in 722, to the numerous local advocates that live in each council, Asturias is a land marked by Mary's footprint.
The Asian Marian tradition is characterized by its connection with nature: the images appear in caves, oaks and fountains; the sanctuaries rise in mountains and hills; the romanias combine faith with the landscape. This communion between spirituality and territory has given rise to a devotional heritage of exceptional wealth, where each people has their own "Santina" to which it venerates with special devotion.
Covadonga, Acebo, Lugas, Contrucias, el Fresno, Alba, la Cave, Carbayu, Valdedios, la Guia, el Carmen... each advocation represents a face of the Mother of God that has manifested itself in the history and life of the Asturian people, accompanying him in his allegries and in his sorrows, in the work of the mine, in the work of the sea and in the work of the field.
Main Marian Advocations of Asturias
A detailed tour of the most important Marian claims of the Principality of Asturias, with its history, art and popular devotion.
Our Lady of the Ace
After Covadonga, the Marian sanctuary of the greatest devotion of Asturias, on the top of the Abebo saw; the goal of the great Romeria of the "Day of Promises."
"On the top of the mountain the people rise to fulfill their promises.
"Our Lady of the Hole, pray for us."
Our Lady of the Cave
The village of Piloña has its own holiday of September 8. Tradition links it to the "rain, the Virgin of the Cave."
"Under the rock, the Mother welcomes and comforts her people.
"Our Lady of the Cave, pray for us."
Our Lady of Carbayu
Langreo's patron, in a Baroque sanctuary (BIC) over the Nalon valley; its name evokes the "carbayu" (oak) of the foundational legend.
As the firm oak, the Mother takes root in her village.
"Our Lady of Carbayu, pray for us."
Our Lady of Alba
Patroness of Quirós, in a mountain sanctuary on the rock of Alba, in the Aramo; the goal of a busy high Romry on August 15.
As the aurora, Mary announces the light that is Christ.
"Our Lady of Alba, pray for us."
Our Lady of Fresno
Sanctuary of the XV-XVI century on a hill of the Primitiva Road of Santiago; one of the most visited in the centre of Asturias, famous for its novenary of San Miguel.
Ο On the way to Santiago, the Mother encourages the pilgrim.
"Our Lady of the Strawberry, pray for us.
Our Lady of Lugas
One of the great Marian shrines of Asturias; his rosework of 8 September rivals Covadonga, and among his jubilee is the feast of the Rosary on the first Sunday of October.
The Santina of Lugas brings together her region as a mother to her children.
"Our Lady of Lugas, pray for us."
Our Lady of the Guide
Patrona de Gijon, whose image is venerated in the Church of San Pedro (former Collegiata de San Juan Bautista) and traditionally on the hill of Santa Catalina, today presided over by the famous sculpture of the "Elogio del Horizonte" by Eduardo Chillida. The devotion to the Virgin of the Guide, the protector of the sailors, is very rooted in the neighborhood of Cimadevilla and throughout the Assyrian coast. Tradition places its origin in the Middle Ages, when the Gijonese fishermen went out to sea and entrusted to their protection. His holiday is held on August 15, coinciding with the Assumption of the Virgin, and is one of the most traditional romaneries of the Asian summer.
O Virgin of the Guide, the star of the sea that you guide the sailors and protect the fishermen, be our lighthouse in the storms of life and bring us to a good port in the love of your Son Jesus. Amen.
Our Lady of Carmen de Avilés
The Virgin of Carmen is the patron of the sea and of the sailors, and her devotion in Avilés is one of the oldest and most profound in Asturias. The image is venerated in the Parish of San Nicolas de Bari, in the historical town of the villa. The feast of July 16 is one of the most important of the avilesian calendar, with a butterfly procession through the river of Avilés in which the gilded ships accompany the Virgin. The Carmelite tradition in Avilés dates back to the 17th century, when the order of the Carmen established a convent in the villa. The image, with a polychrome size of the 18th century, represents the Virgin with the Child in her arms and the scapular in her hand.
O Virgin of Carmen, the star of the sea and the mother of all the sailors, protect those who are made to the sea and their families, and grant us your scapular as a senal of salvation. Amen.
Our Lady of Valdedios
Venerated in the Monastery of Santa María de Valdedios, a jewel of the 13th century Asturian Romanesque art. The monastery, founded by King Alfonso IX in 1200, houses a Romanesque image of the Virgin of the 13th century. Valdedios is one of the most important monacal sets of Asturias and a spiritual center of great tradition. The main party is held on September 8. The name "Valdedios" (Valley of God) reflects the deep spirituality of the place, a valley surrounded by mountains where the Cistercian monks kept Marian devotion alive for centuries.
O Virgin of Valdedios, Mother of Beautiful Love, bless this valley that bears your name and all who come to your monastery for peace of spirit. Amen.
Our Lady of Contrusion
Marian Sanctuary located in the council of Gijon, in the parish of Somio. The tradition attributes the foundation of the sanctuary to King Alfonso X the Wise in the 13th century, although the oldest documentary references date back to the 14th century. The current image is a Gothic size of the 14th century, restored in the 18th century. The sanctuary is a goal of Romeria on September 8, with one of the most popular processions in the area. Legend tells that the image was miraculously found by some shepherds in the place where today the sanctuary rises.
O Virgin of Contrusion, Mother of divine grace, who chose this place to pour out your blessings, protects all who come to you with faith. Amen.
Our Lady of the NARRATOR Cangas Market
A very deep-rooted return in the asturian West, venerated in the Parish Church of Narcean Cangas. The Virgin of the Merced, founded by the order of commerce in the 13th century, is invoked as a liberator of captives and protector of prisoners. The September 24 feast brings together many faithful from all over the region. The image is a baroque size of the 17th century, with a beautiful bill.
O Virgin of the Merced, Mother of mercy and freer of captives, intercede for all who suffer oppression and grant us the true freedom of the children of God. Amen.
Our Lady of the Viso
Small mountain shrine located on a hill of the San Martin del Rey Aurelio council, with extraordinary panoramic views of the mining basin. The devotion dates back to the 18th century, when according to tradition the Virgin appeared to a pastor in the place. The image, a baroque size of small format, is venerated in a hermitage built in the 19th century. The rosemary of the first Sunday of September is one of the most crowded in the mining region.
O Virgin of the Vero, who from the top of the mountain you bless these lands, protect the miners and their families, and guide us to the light of your Son. Amen.
Our Lady of the Snow of Lena
High mountain Marian return, venerated in the hermitage of Our Lady of the Snow in the Port of Pajares, at more than 1,300 meters of altitude. The image, a modern size that replaced the original one destroyed in 1936, is especially invoked by travellers who cross the mountain range. The festival of August 5 brings together faithful from both sides of the Cantabrian Cordillera. The sanctuary is a spiritual point of reference on one of the historical routes of pilgrimage to Santiago.
O Virgin of the Snow, covered with the white mantle of purity, protects the travelers who cross these mountains and bring them to their destination. Amen.
Our Lady of the O
Under the title of Our Lady of O (referred to the waiting for the birth of the Virgin, represented with the Child in the womb marked by a great "O"), images are venerated in several villages of Asturias, especially in the council of Siero and in the region of Nalon. The holiday is held on December 18, within the liturgical time of Advent, and is one of the few Marian vocations that focus on Mary's pregnancy.
O Virgin of O, the expectant Mother who waited with faith for the birth of the Saviour, prepares our hearts to receive your Son. Amen.
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