Our Lady Mediator of All Graces

Advocación mariana de Ntshongweni (Arquidiócesis de Durban)
Recognized by the Church

In Ntshongweni, a few dozen kilometres from Durban, the parish of the archdiocese has been expressly dedicated to Our Lady Mediator of all Graces, also called Our Lady of Ntshongweni. The advocation underlines the role of Mary as a Medianera of the graces of Christ, a theme of the mariology of the twentieth century. Pilgrims come to pray to him from all over Southern Africa, a sign of his strong devotional irradiation.

Main data

Origin and history

In Ntshongweni, a few dozen kilometres from Durban, the parish of the archdiocese has been expressly dedicated to Our Lady Mediator of all Graces, also called Our Lady of Ntshongweni. The advocation underlines the role of Mary as a Medianera of the graces of Christ, a theme of the mariology of the twentieth century. Pilgrims come to pray to him from all over Southern Africa, a sign of his strong devotional irradiation.

The image and the sanctuary

The parish-shrine of Ntshongweni is a great annual Marian meeting of the region, attended by faithful from various areas and neighbouring countries.

Sponsorship and coronation

Parroquia dedicada a esta advocación, con peregrinación oficial anual reconocida por la arquidiócesis de Durban. No consta coronación canónica.

Party and devotion

Cada año, el 31 de mayo, se celebra el día de la peregrinación oficial en honor de Nuestra Señora de Ntshongweni. Las fuentes consultadas no recogen milagros concretos, pero destacan que llegan peregrinos desde toda el África austral a rezar allí a la Virgen.

Link to the Rosary

Como Mediadora de todas las gracias, María reparte por sus manos los dones de Cristo; los peregrinos de Ntshongweni acuden a pedírselos rezando el Rosario, confiados en su intercesión maternal.