Marian devotion
Our Lady of Jalal-Abad
Jalal-Abad, Kyrgyzstan
The Virgin Mary in the city of Jalal-Abad, where the hot springs bear witness to Marian devotion.
The parish of Jalal-Abad
The Catholic parish of Jalal-Abad is one of the most important faith communities in Kyrgyzstan. Founded in the 19th century, the parish has served the Catholics of the region for generations.
The Virgin of the Hot Springs
The image of Our Lady of the Hot Springs is a wooden carving depicting the Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus, surrounded by springs and steam. Tradition says that the Virgin appeared to a sick man from Jalal-Abad while he was bathing in the hot springs, healing him of his ailments.
"The Virgin of the Hot Springs heals those who seek healing in her waters."
Healing tradition
The inhabitants of Jalal-Abad recount that before each bath in the hot springs, they would go to the parish church to pray the Rosary before the image of Our Lady of the Hot Springs. Tradition says that those who prayed the Rosary always found healing.
Prayer for the Sick
O Mother of God, healer of the sick. You who cured the inhabitants of Jalal-Abad with your hot springs, intercede for us before your Son Jesus. May your power heal and strengthen us. Amen.
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