Marian devotion
Our Lady of Cetinje
Cetinje, Montenegro
In the ancient capital of Montenegro, the Virgin Mary is venerated as a protector of the Montenegrin nation.
The Monastery of Cetinje
The Cetinje Monastery was founded in the 15th century by Ivan Crnojević. The monastery is one of the most sacred places in Montenegro and has been a pilgrimage centre for centuries.
The image of the Virgin of Cetinje
The image of the Virgin of Cetinje is a 15th-century Byzantine painting that represents the Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus. The image has been canonically crowned and is considered one of the most valuable relics of Montenegro's cultural heritage.
«La Virgen de Cetinje es la madre espiritual de los montenegrinos, la que nos acompaña en nuestros momentos de alegría y de tristeza.»
Popular devotions
Los fieles de Cetinje acuden al monasterio para encender velas a la Virgen María y pedir su protección. La tradición más popular es la de los «deseos de la Virgen»: los fieles escriben sus peticiones en papeles que depositan en una caja especial junto a la imagen de la Virgen.
Prayer
Oh, Virgin of Cetinje, protector of the Montenegrin nation. You who have accompanied this people in their most difficult moments, intercede for us before your Son Jesus. It protects our land, strengthens our faith and leads us to peace and unity. Amen.
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