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America prays to the same Mother with the names she herself was sowing in every nation.
Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexico)
Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Marian apparition of Mexican origin and the most beloved advocation in all of America. Its main center of worship is the Basilica of Guadalupe, on the slopes of the hill of Tepeyac.
"Empress and Mother of America, his mantle equally covers all the peoples of the continent.
- Santa María de Guadalupe,
Mother of the Americas,
pray for us. Amen.
Our Lady Aparecida (Brazil)
Our Lady Aparecida, or Our Lady of Aparecida Concepción, is the patron Marian advocation of Brazil. His sanctuary is located in Aparecida, in the state of São Paulo, and his feast is celebrated on October 12.
"Mother of Brazil, found in the humble waters of a river, reminds the singles that God raises them.
"Our Lady Aparecida,
patron of Brazil,
Take care of your children and lead them to your Son. Amen.
Our Lady of Luján (Argentina)
The Virgin of Luján, or Our Lady of Luján, is one of the advocacy with which the Virgin Mary is venerated in Catholicism. She is considered a patron of Argentina.
"Mother of Luján, pilgrim with her people and accompany him in every way of faith.
- Our Lady of Luján,
patron of Argentina,
keep your people in the love of God. Amen.
Our Lady of the Miracles of Caacupé (Paraguay)
The Virgin of Caacupé, or Virgin of the Miracles of Caacupé, is a variant of the Marian advocation of the Immaculate, venerated in the homonymous locality, where it has a basilica inaugurated in 1765 that has become a great place of pilgrimage. He is a patron of Paraguay, and Pope Francis raised his sanctuary to the rank of minor basilica during his visit in 2015.
"Mother of the Miracles," holds the hope of the Paraguayan people inside and outside their land.
- Virgen from Caacupé,
patron of Paraguay,
the miracle of faith in us. Amen.
Our Lady of Coromoto (Venezuela)
Santa María de Coromoto is the patron of Venezuela, venerated in Guanare, capital of the Portuguese state, where, according to tradition, she appeared to an indigenous cacique of the tribe of the Cospes called Coromoto, leaving her image. This small image, just 2.5 centimeters high, is exposed for veneration in the Minor National Sanctuary Basilica of Our Lady of Coromoto.
"The mother of Coromoto, her small image encloses the immensity of the love with which she takes care of Venezuela.
"Our Lady of Coromoto,
patron of Venezuela,
gather your children under your mantle. Amen.
Our Lady of Chiquinquirá (Colombia)
Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá is one of the advocations with which the Virgin Mary is venerated in Catholicism. Queen and patron of the Catholics of Colombia, is named after the municipality of Chiquinquirá, where the first of its miraculous manifestations on a canvas took place. During the Marian Jubilee year, every seven years, the canvas is brought down from its throne to walk proctively through the streets of the city.
The Queen of the Rosary, her renewed canvas reminds us that Mary returns color and life to what she seemed lost.
"Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá,
patron of Colombia,
bring us peace and faith. Amen.
Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre (Cuba)
Our Lady of Charity of the Copper, lovingly known as "Cachita," is one of the asvocations of the Virgin Mary and patron of Cuba, a title proclaimed by Pope Benedict XV in 1916. His image was canonically crowned by Pope Pius XI in 1936, and John Paul II crowned it again during his trip to Cuba in 1998.
"Mother of Charity, her name is already a program of life: to love as she loved.
"Virgin of the Charity of the Copper,
patrona de Cuba,
keep your children in faith and hope. Amen.
Our Lady of the Altagracia (Dominican Republic)
Our Lady of the Highness, or Virgin of the Highness, is a Marian advocation known for being the protector of the Dominican people. His holiday is January 21, a day not to be worked on in the Dominican Republic, where many faithful come to his sanctuary at the Basilica of Higüey. His devotion also remains very alive in the Dominican diaspora.
- Mother of the Altagracia, protector of the Dominican home, watches over families inside and outside their land.
"Our Lady of the Highness,
the protector of the Dominican people,
You're always gonna love us. Amen.
Our Lady of Suyapa (Honduras)
Our Lady of Suyapa, or Virgin of Suyapa, is a venerated Marian advocation in the Basilica of Suyapa, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Its representation is a small dark image of cedar of just 6.5 cm, oval head and hands in prayer position, set in a gold frame adorned with rays and stars.
"Mother of Suyapa, small in size and large in tenderness, accompanies the Honduran people.
- Our Lady of Suyapa,
patron of Honduras,
You're a manto. Amén.
Virgen del Carmen de Maipú (Chile)
El Templo Votivo de Maipú, Santuario Nacional de Maipú o Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Carmen, es un templo católico ubicado en la comuna chilena de Maipú. Su construcción fue ordenada por Bernardo O’Higgins en 1818 en agradecimiento a la Virgen del Carmen por la victoria de la Batalla de Maipú, que aseguró la Independencia de Chile.
"Mother of Carmen, queen and patron of Chile, accompanies the freedom and faith of her people.
Gallus domesticus Virgen del Carmen,
patrona de Chile,
Convince us to your Son Jesus. Amen.
Virgen de Copacabana (Bolivia)
The Virgin of Copacabana, Our Lady of Copacabana or Virgin Candelaria of Copacabana, is a Marian advocation venerated in Copacabana, in the department of La Paz, Bolivia.
The mother of Copacabana, on the banks of the sacred lake, veils the faith of the Bolivian people.
- Our Lady of Copacabana,
patrona de Bolivia,
keep your children in your love. Amen.
Our Lady of the Quinche
"La Little," 16th century image carved by Diego de Robles. His sanctuary brings together the great national pilgrimage of Ecuador every November.
- Mother and Queen of Ecuador.
"Blessed Virgin of El Quinche, pray for us.
Our Lady of Itati
Venerated from the Franciscan missions among the Guarani, on the banks of the Paraná River. Main Marian center of the Argentine north-east.
- Mother of the Argentine coast.
🙏 Our Lady of Itatí, pray for us.
Our Lady of Chapi
In a desert area south of Arequipa, one of Peru's largest Marian pilgrimages is gathered every May, as a protection against earthquakes.
Ο The arid road to the Mother becomes sweet for love.
"Our Lady of Chapi, patron of Arequipa, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Gate of Otuzco
His image was placed on the village gate as a sign of protection (17th century). Great Marian shrine of the northern Peruvian. Canonically crowned in 1943.
The Mother placed at the door: no house that invokes her is left without protection.
"Our Lady of the Gate of Otuzco, pray for us.
Virgin of the Candelaria of Puno
Patroness of Puno and the Altiplano; its February Festivity is the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the World (UNESCO, 2014). Canonically crowned in 1987.
Welcomes the Lord's Presentation: Mary takes Jesus to the Temple.
"Virgin of the Candelaria, patron of the altiplano, pray for us.
Our Lady of Zapopan
A small Franciscan image of the 16th century, "La Pacificadora." His October 12 rosemary is one of the largest in Mexico. It was crowned in 1921.
"Queen of peace and concord.
"Our Lady of Zapopan, pray for us."
Our Lady of St. John of the Lakes
Second most visited sanctuary in Mexico after Guadalupe. Pattern of travellers and migrants, famous for their exvotes. Coronado in 1904.
"Mother who accompanies on all roads."
"Our Lady of St. John of the Lakes, pray for us.
Our Lady of Ocotlán
According to tradition (1541), he indicated a healing spring in an epidemic; his image appeared in an ocote. Rated in 1906.
The source of health and mercy.
"Our Lady of Ocotlan, pray for us."
Our Lady of the Rosary of Las Lajas
On the Guáitara canyon, his image - according to tradition - appeared printed on the rock. His official title joins the Holy Rosary.
"Each Avemaria, a rose": the Virgin of the Rosary recorded in the rock.
"Our Lady of the Rosary of Las Lajas, pray for us.
Our Lady of Urkupiña
The "Mamita de Urkupiña," one of Bolivia's largest devotions. His name is born from the Quechua "Orko pineña" ("it's already on the hill").
The Mother of the hill, close to the simple village.
"Mamita of Urkupiña, pray for us."
Our Lady of the Valley
Great Mother of the Venezuelan East, dear to the fishermen and the people of the sea. Canonically crowned in 1911.
The star of the sea for those who live among the waves.
"Virgin of the Valley, Queen of the East, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Cloud
Born of a sign in heaven, it accompanies Ecuadorians at the beginning of each year, invoked as an amparo and guidance.
"The Mother who" covers "her people with the mantle.
"Our Lady of the Cloud, cover us with your cloak, pray for us."
Our Lady of the Thirty-Three
His name reminds the Thirty and Three Orientals, who put the homeland under his protection (1825). Curated by John Paul II in 1988.
"Mother who guards the heart of a nation."
"Our Lady of the Thirty and Three, patron of Uruguay, pray for us.
Our Lady of Juquila
The Immaculate, untouched image of a fire. "La Juquilita" brings together crowds that walk whole days. Coronado by Pope Francis in 2014.
"Small and brunette, close to the poor and pilgrims.
"Our Lady of Juquila, pray for us."
Our Lady of Angels ("The Bold")
A small stone image found by a humble woman, "La Negrita" brings together every 2 August the national Romeria of the whole country to Cartago.
▪ Mother close to the simple and mestizo village.
"Our Lady of Angels, patron of Costa Rica, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Rosary of Andecollo
The Virgin of the mining town of North Chico of Chile. His "Great Party" is filled with dances and promises; his title unites it to the Rosary.
▪ Mother close in poverty and work effort.
"Our Lady of the Rosary of Andacollo, pray for us.
Our Lady of Solitude
In mourning, she expresses Mary's faith in the solitude of Holy Saturday. Patrona de Oaxaca, crowned in 1909.
"The Mother who is waiting in silence for the Resurrection.
🙏 Our Lady of Solitude, pray for us.
Our Lady of El Cisne
Dear for the peasants of southern Ecuador, he pilgrims every year to Loja. The size of Diego de Robles, crowned in 1927.
The simple queen of the walking town.
"Our Lady of the Cisne, pray for us."
Our Lady of the Remedies of Cholula
His sanctuary crown the largest pyramid of Mesoamerica; every September thousands of pilgrims go up to the hill to honor the Virgin of Remedies.
"On the top of the earth, Mary brings heaven to her people.
"Our Lady of Remedies, pray for us."
Our Lady of the Rosary of Talpa
Along with Zapopan and San Juan de los Lagos he completes the Marian trilogy of Jalisco; his devotion is linked to the "Miracle of Renewal" of 1644.
The Rosary is the way of those who pilgrim to the Mother.
"Our Lady of the Rosary of Talpa, pray for us.
Our Lady of Good Success
An image venerated in the conceptual monastery of Quito, attached to the memory of the mother Mariana of Jesus Torres and of deep roots in Ecuadorian piety.
In the closing and silence, Mary continues to intercede for her people.
"Our Lady of Good Success, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Assumption of Guatemala
The City of Guatemala was put under the patronage of the Assumption of Mary since the colonial period; its metropolitan cathedral is the liturgical heart of the country.
The Virgin asunta to heaven is the hope of the people who honor her.
"Our Lady of the Assumption, patron of Guatemala, pray for us.
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