Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Advocación mariana de no consta (Nacional)
✔ Recognized by the Church

Saint Lucy has a strong devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, and at least one parish or chapel dedicated to her, a title popularized by the Redemptorists based on the icon kept in Rome. The icon is Byzantine and was entrusted to the Redemptorists by Pius IX in the 19th century with the mandate to make it known throughout the world. The date of the devotion's arrival on the island and its founding story are unknown.

Main data

Origin and history

Saint Lucy has a strong devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, and at least one parish or chapel dedicated to her, a title popularized by the Redemptorists based on the icon kept in Rome. The icon is Byzantine and was entrusted to the Redemptorists by Pius IX in the 19th century with the mandate to make it known throughout the world. The date of the devotion's arrival on the island and its founding story are unknown.

The image and the sanctuary

There is no detailed description of the specific image venerated in Santa Lucía, nor the exact identification of the church (town, date of canonical erection). The veneration corresponds to ordinary parish devotion, not to a sanctuary.

Patronage and coronation

This devotion is officially recognized and promoted by the Church, especially by the Redemptorists, with papal approval. There is no record of a canonical coronation or specific local patronage.

Celebration and devotion

The universal liturgical feast is celebrated on June 27. Where there is a church dedicated to this saint, novenas and votive masses are customary, especially on Wednesdays, although there is no published program for the parish of Saint Lucy.

Link with the Rosary

Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help is often accompanied by the recitation of the Rosary, in which we entrust Mary with constant assistance in life's needs. As a Mother always ready to help, Our Lady of Perpetual Help invites us to the persevering prayer of the Rosary.