Marian devotion
Our Lady of the Ancient
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The patron of Panama, venerated in the country's capital.
In Panama, the capital of the country, the Cathedral of Santa Maria la Antigua is the center of the Catholic faith. The image was brought by the Spaniards in the 16th century.
The Virgin of the Old
Tradition tells that the Virgin of the Old protected the Spaniards during the conquest of Panama. The faithful believe that the Virgin guides and protects them.
Every August 15, Panamanians celebrate the feast of Our Lady of the Old. The party is a moment of unity for the Catholic community.
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