Marian Advocations of Nicaragua
Nicaragua is a patron of the Immaculate Conception of the Old One ("La Purísima"), heart of "La Grieria," next to the Virgin of Cuapa - of the apparitions of 1980 - and great colonial devotions.
- Wonders and Marian Anecdotes of Nicaragua
- Immaculate of the Old One - patron of Nicaragua; tradition says that the image, which belonged to the family of Saint Teresa of Avila, was left in El Viejo when a storm stopped the ship that took her to Peru.
- La Gritería - every 7 December the Nicaraguans fill the streets asking "Who causes so much joy?" and responding "The Conception of Mary!."
- Apparitions of Cuapa (1980) - The Virgin appeared to the simple Bernardo Martínez asking for the Rosary, conversion and peace; recognized by the bishops.
Our Lady of Cuapa
The Marian tradition of Cuapa was born from the alleged apparitions of the Virgin Mary to Bernardo Martínez in 1980, in San Francisco de Cuapa, department of Chontales, Nicaragua.
"Our Lady of Cuapa, pray for us."
Our Lady of the Assumption of Granada
The advocation of Our Lady of the Assumption of Granada is linked to the foundation of the city of Granada in Nicaragua, whose colonial layout was put under the patronage of the Virgin Mary in her mystery of the Assumption.
"Our Lady of the Assumption of Granada, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Lion Market
The advocation of Our Lady of the venerated Merced in the city of León is linked to the merchant presence in the ancient diocese of León and to the general spread of the merchant devotion in Hispanoamerica since the colonial era.
"Our Lady of the Lion Market, pray for us.
Our Lady of Montserrat
There are no specific historical data on the origins of devotion to Our Lady of Montserrat in the municipality of La Concepción, Masaya department, Nicaragua, in accessible and verifiable online sources.
"Our Lady of Montserrat, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Herd
The advocation Virgen del Hato, which is documented in reliable sources, corresponds to a venerated Marian image on the Cosigüina peninsula, municipality of El Viejo, department of Chinandega, Nicaragua, which emerged as a devotion to...
"Our Lady of the Hate, pray for us."
Our Lady of the Rosary of Estelí
The devotion to Our Lady of the Rosary of Estelí is linked to the religious history of the Nicaraguan city of Estelí and its cathedral, where the image is venerated as the patron of the diocese and the temple holder.
"Our Lady of the Rosary of Esteli, pray for us.
Our Lady of Transit, Patron of Nagarote
The public sources consulted on the municipality of Nagarote, in the department of León (Nicaragua), mention is made of its tourist, agricultural and livestock importance, as well as the development of the coastal community called El Trásito,...
"Our Lady of Transit, patron of Nagarote, pray for us.
Immaculate Conception of the Old One
The Immaculate Conception of El Viejo, also known as La Pursima, is an ancient Marian image venerated in the city of El Viejo, department of Chinandega, in Nicaragua, where it is recognized as the center of devotion...
"Our Lady, Immaculate Conception of the Old One, pray for us.
The Purple Conception of Masaya
The devotion to the Immaculate Conception of Mary in Nicaragua dates back to the 16th century, when the first image of the Pursima came into the country and its cult began to spread, especially in León and El Viejo.
"Our Lady, The Purple Conception of Masaya, pray for us.
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