Marian devotion
Our Lady of the Assumption of Granada
Granada, Nicaragua
The Virgin of the Assumption is the patron of Granada and one of Nicaragua's oldest advocates.
The devotion to the Virgin of the Assumption came to Granada with the Spanish colonizers. The image was brought from Spain in the 16th century and became the center of the spiritual life of the city.
The Granadinos venerate the Virgin of the Assumption as the protector of the city. Every 15 August, thousands of people participate in the procession that runs through colonial streets.
Tradition tells that the Virgin of the Assumption protected Granada from the earthquakes that have hit the city throughout history.
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