Our Lady of Podmaine

Podmaine, Montenegro

The Virgin Mary in Montenegro, a Balkan country where the Catholic faith has survived through the centuries.

History of Marian devotion in Montenegro

Devotion to the Virgin Mary in Montenegro dates back to the Roman Empire, when the region was part of the province of Dalmatia. The Podmaine Monastery, near the city of Budva, is one of Montenegro's most important pilgrimage sites.

The Podmaine Monastery

Podmaine Monastery was founded in the 11th century by Benedictine monks. The monastery church is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and houses a miraculous image of the Virgin that has been venerated for centuries.

The miraculous image

The image of Our Lady of Podmaine is a 15th-century oil painting depicting the Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus. The image has been restored several times over the centuries, but devotion to it has remained unwavering.

Miracles and devotions

Throughout the history of Montenegro, numerous miracles have been attributed to the intercession of the Virgin Mary:

• Cures of serious illnesses
• Protection during wars and conflicts
• Preserving the faith in times of persecution
• Families united in prayer

The annual pilgrimage

Every year on August 15 (the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary), the faithful of Montenegro flock to Podmaine Monastery to honor the Mother of God. The pilgrimage is one of the most important in Montenegro.

Prayer for Montenegro

O Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church and Queen of Heaven. You who have accompanied the people of Montenegro in their most difficult times, intercede for us before your Son Jesus. Protect this land, strengthen the faith of its inhabitants, and guide us toward peace and unity. Amen.