Marian devotion
Our Lady of Ambarawa
Ambarawa, Java, Indonesia
One of the most important Marian shrines in Java.
In Ambarawa, on Java Island, one of the most important Marian shrines in Indonesia is located. The image was brought by the Dutch in the 19th century.
Faith on the world's most Muslim island
Java is the most Muslim island in the world. Catholics are a very small minority, but their faith is deep. The Virgin Mary is the mother who protects them on Muslim land.
Tradition tells that the Virgin protects the Catholics of Ambarawa. The faithful pray the Rosary in their homes, knowing that the Virgin listens to them.
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