Marian Advocations of Peru
Peru venerates great claims of virreinal and Andean root: the Virgin of the Candelaria of Puno - World Heritage Party -, the Mamacha Carmen de Paucartambo, la Virgin of Chapi y la Otuzco Gate, el Rosario de Santo Domingo de Lima y las Mercedes, Patrona de las Armas del Perú, along with Cocharcas y el Help from Huanchaco - with the first Marian image arrived in Peru -, collected here by departments.
Marian Wonders and Anecdotes of Peru
- Virgin of the Gate (Otuzco) - the image was placed on the door of the wall of Otuzco to defend the people of the pirates; "Captain" and crowned queen of the La Libertad saw.
- The Mercedes de Paita - saved from a pirate attack in 1587; in 1741 he suffered a "miraculous wound" with a protective sign.
- Virgin of Cocharcas - in 1598 the indigenous Sebastián Quimichi brought to the Andes a replica of Copacabana, originating one of the oldest shrines in South America.
- Mamacha Carmen de Paucartambo - his party mobilizes thousands of dancers with masks of saqras y chunchos.
Five
Our Lady of Evangelization, venerated in the Cathedral Basilica of Lima
Our Lady of Evangelization is a Marian advocation of Peru, especially linked to the Archdiocese of Lima and venerated in the Basilica Cathedral of Lima.
"Our Lady of Evangelization, venerated in the Basilica Cathedral of Lima, pray for us.
Our Lady of Mercy of Lima, venerated in the Basilica and Convent of La Merced of Lima
The limeña devotion to Our Lady of the Merced dates back to the times of the foundation of Lima and at the early start of the Mercedarian Order in the city.
- Our Lady of the Lima Market, venerated in the Basilica and Convent of La Merced of Lima, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Rosary of Santo Domingo of Lima, venerated in the Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo of Lima
The title of Our Lady of the Rosary of Santo Domingo of Lima is linked from the very origins of the city to the presence of the Order of Preachers in the capital of Peru.
"Our Lady of the Rosary of Santo Domingo of Lima, venerated in the Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo of Lima, pray for us.
Maria Auxiliadora de Lima, venerated in the minor Basilica and Salesian shrine of Maria Auxiliadora in the district of Breña, Lima
The devotion to Mary Helper in Lima (Breña) is inserted into the great Salesian Marian current born around St. John Bosco in the 19th century, and then extended by Salesian houses all over the world.
"Our Lady, Mary Helper of Lima, venerated in the minor Basilica and Salesian shrine of Mary Helper in the district of Breña, Lima, pray for us.
Cusco
Our Lady of Bethlehem of Cusco, venerated in the church and former Hospital of Our Lady of Bethlehem of Cusco
The Virgin of Bethlehem or Mamacha Bethlehem is a deeply rooted Marian apvocation in the city of Cusco, in southern Peru, where it has been venerated since the 16th century in the parish of Indians of Bethlehem, today the church of Our Lady of Bethlehem.
"Our Lady of Bethlehem of Cusco, venerated in the church and former Hospital of Our Lady of Bethlehem of Cusco, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Almudena del Cusco
The Cuban advocation of Our Lady of the Almudena is linked to the presence of Bishop Manuel de Mollinedo and Angulo, who ruled the Diocese of Cusco from 1673 until his death in 1699 and promoted the cult with a new...
"Our Lady of the Cuzco Almudena, pray for us.
Our Lady of Loreto del Cusco, a laurethane advocation venerated in the Loreto chapel next to the cathedral and the temple of the Society of Jesus of Cusco
The Chapel of Our Lady of Loreto of Cusco was built in the 17th century, around 1651, next to the church of the Society of Jesus, in the Plaza de Armas del Cusco.
"Our Lady of Loreto del Cusco, a venerated Lauretana advocation in the Loreto chapel next to the cathedral and the temple of the Society of Jesus of Cusco, pray for us.
Virgen del Carmen de Paucartambo, "Mamacha Carmen," patron of Paucartambo
In the case of the Virgin of the Carmen of Paucartambo, "Mamacha Carmen," the historically documented information refers almost always to the famous shrine of Paucartambo, in the department of Cusco (Peru), where this advocation is...
"Mamacha Carmen," patron of Paucartambo, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Rosary of Anghuaylillas, venerated in the church of Saint Peter the Apostle of Anghuaylillas
The advocation of Our Lady of the Rosary of Anghuaylillas is linked to the historic temple of Saint Peter the Apostle of Anghuaylillas, famous for its exuberant Baroque mural decoration, which has been worth the title of "Chapel...
"Our Lady of the Rosary of Anghuaylillas, venerated in the church of Saint Peter the Apostle of Anghuaylilla, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Rosary of Tinta, patron of the district of Tinta
No specific studies or detailed documentation on the title of Our Lady of the Rosary of Tinta, patron of the district of Tinta (province of Canchis, Cusco, Peru), have been found in accessible and verifiable sources.
"Our Lady of the Rosary of Tinta, patron of the district of Tinta, pray for us.
Tree
Virgin of the Candelaria of Puno
Patroness of the city and the department of Puno; its holiday, declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, is one of the largest Marian parties in the Andes.
"Our Lady, Virgin of the Candelaria of Puno, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Rosary of Pomata, venerated in the Baroque Church of James the Apostle of Pomata
The devotion to Our Lady of the Rosary of Pomata originates in the Andean virreinal environment, linked to the presence of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) in the region of Lake Titicaca, in the current department of Puno, Peru.
"Our Lady of the Rosary of Pomata, venerated in the Baroque church of James the Apostle of Pomata, pray for us.
Arequipa
Our Lady of Chapi
"Queen of Arequipa" and Mother of the pilgrims, venerated in their sanctuary of Polobaya; their night pilgrimage from April 30 to May 1 is the largest Marian center in southern Peru.
"Our Lady of Chapi, pray for us."
Our Lady of the Rosary of Yanque, venerated in the colonial church of Yanque
No specific or continuous data on the historical origin of the advocation of Our Lady of the Rosary of Yanque (Arequipa, Peru) or on a homonymous advocation in a place are recorded in accessible sources, official or academic...
"Our Lady of the Rosary of Yanque, venerated in the colonial church of Yanque, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Rosary of Yauca, venerated in the shrine of the Rosary of Yauca in the district of Yauca, province of Caravelí
On Our Lady of the Rosary of Yauca in the district of Yauca (province of Caravelí, Arequipa) the information available online is very limited and, in many cases, is mixed or confused with the famous devotion of the Virgin of...
"Our Lady of the Rosary of Yauca, venerated in the shrine of the Rosary of Yauca in the district of Yauca, province of Caravelí, pray for us.
Freedom
Our Lady of the Gate of Otuzco
Patrona del Norte del Perú, "Reina de la Paz," venerated in its sanctuary of Otuzco; the image was placed on the city door to protect it from pirates.
"Our Lady of the Gate of Otuzco, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Candelaria of the Help of Huanchaco, venerated in the Shrine of the Candelaria of the Help of Huanchaco
According to the oldest tradition of Huanchaco, the image of Our Lady of the Candelaria del Socorro would have arrived by sea and "landed" in the port on 2 February 1537, being considered the first Marian image arrival...
"Our Lady of the Candelaria of the Help of Huanchaco, venerated in the Shrine of the Candelaria of the Help of Huanchaco, pray for us.
Ica
Blessed Virgin of the Rosary of Yauca, venerated in the Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Rosary of Yauca, district of Yauca of the Rosary
According to the tradition collected in local chronicles, in the early 18th century, in the desert pampa of Yauca (south-east of the city of Ica, Peru), locals found among the bushes a small image of Our Lady of...
"Our Lady, Blessed Virgin of the Rosary of Yauca, venerated in the Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Rosary of Yauca, district of Yauca of the Rosary, pray for us.
Apurímac
Our Lady of Cocharcas, "Mamacha Cocharcas," venerated in the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Cocharcas
Documented history.
- Our Lady of Cocharcas, "Mamacha Cocharcas," venerated in the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Cocharcas, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Snow of Lambrama, venerated in the diocesan Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Snow of Lambrama
The advocation of Our Lady of the Snow belongs to a very ancient Marian tradition of the Church, linked universally to the memory of the Roman Basilica of St. Mary the Major and to the feast of August 5.
- Our Lady of the Snow of Lambrama, venerated in the diocesan Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Snow of Lambrama, pray for us.
Junin
Virgin of Cocharcas of Sapallaga, venerated in the sanctuary of the Virgin of Cocharcas of Sapallaga
The Virgin of Cockarcas de Sapalanga is a venerated Marian advocation in the district of Sapalaga, Huancayo province, in the Mantaro valley, Junín region, Peru, linked to the ancient Andean devotion of the Virgin of Cockarcas...
"Our Lady, Our Lady of Cocharcas of Sapallaga, venerated in the sanctuary of the Virgin of Cocharcas of Sapallaga, pray for us.
Virgin of Tarma, venerated in Tarma
The devotion to Our Lady of Cocharcas is a Peruvian Marian advocation, born in the Andean area of Cocharcas, province of Chincheros, Apurímac; it should not be confused with other churches or homonymous devotions in Lima or other countries.
"Our Lady, Virgin of Tarma's Cocharcas, venerated in Tarma, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Assumption of Jauja, traditional patron saint of Jauja
The advocation of Our Lady of the Assumption of Jauja is part of the ancient Marian tradition of the city of Jauja and is linked to the parent church of Santa Fe de Jauja, parish seat in the Plaza de Armas of the city.
"Our Lady of the Assumption of Jauja, traditional patron of Jauja, pray for us.
Ayacucho
Our Lady of the Snow of Coracora, patron of the city of Coracora
The devotion to Our Lady of the Snow of Coracora is firmly rooted in the religious memory of the city of Coracora, in the province of Parinacochas, Ayacucho, where she is venerated as a local patron and center of one of the...
"Our Lady of the Snow of Coracora, patron of the city of Coracora, pray for us.
Piura
Our Lady of the Mercedes of Paita, venerated in the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Mercedes of Paita
In the Piuran tradition, the image of Our Lady of the Mercedes would have arrived by sea in the 16th century and was miraculously saved during a pirate attack on the port of Paita.
- Our Lady of the Mercedes of Paita, venerated in the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Mercedes of Paita, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Perpetual Relief of Piura, "Golden Brunette," venerated in the Sanctuary of the Perpetual Relief
The devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Relief in Piura is inserted in the great universal spread of this Marian advocation, whose original icon comes from the Eastern tradition and was venerated in Rome since the 15th century; the feast...
- Our Lady of the Perpetual Help of Piura, "Golden Brunette," venerated in the Sanctuary of the Perpetual Help, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Pilar of Ayabaca, traditional Marian patron of Ayabaca
The devotion to Our Lady of the Pilar in Ayabaca is linked to the ancient Church Our Lady of the Pilar, the parent temple of the Andean city of Ayabaca, in the department of Piura, Peru.
"Our Lady of the Pilar of Ayabaca, traditional Marian patron of Ayabaca, pray for us.
Callao
Our Lady of Mount Carmel of La Legua, venerated in the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel of La Legua in Callao
The devotion to Our Lady of Carmen de la Lega is located in Callao and is linked to the old road that communicated Lima with the port, in a "strategic" and equidistant location between the two cities, according to tradition...
"Our Lady, Virgin of the Carmen of the Lega, venerated in the Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Carmen of the Lega in Callao, pray for us.
Cajamarca
Virgin of the Rosary of Polloc, venerated in the Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Rosary of Polloc
The Virgin of the Rosary of Polloc is the Marian advocation venerated in the Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Rosary, located in the town centre El Rosario of Polloc, district of La Encazada, province of Cajamarca, Peru.
"Our Lady, Virgin of the Rosary of Polloc, venerated in the Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Rosary of Polloc, pray for us.
Huancavelica
Our Lady of the Nieves of Huancavelica, traditional Marian patron of the city of Huancavelica
The advocation of Our Lady of the Snow is inserted into the ancient Marian devotion born in Rome, linked to the Basilica of St. Mary the Major and then spread to Spain and all of Hispanoamerica since colonial times.
"Our Lady of the Nieves of Huancavelica, traditional Marian patron of the city of Huancavelica, pray for us.
Huánuco
Our Lady of the Mercedes de Huánuco, head of the city of Huánuco
There are no specific studies on the advocation of Our Lady of the Mercedes in the city of Huánuco (Colombia) as the main patron saint or on her...
"Our Lady of the Mercedes of Huanuco, the main patron of the city of Huanuco, pray for us.
Tacna
Our Lady of Copacabana of Locumba, patron of the valley of Locumba
No specific and reliable sources have been found on a different advocation under the title Our Lady of Copacabana of Locumba in Colombia; what is clear is the strong devotion to Our Lady of Copacabana,...
"Our Lady of Copacabana of Locumba, patron of the valley of Locumba, pray for us.
Our Lady of Candelaria of Candarave, patron saint of the district and province of Candarave
No reliable online sources have been found that specifically document the advocation of Our Lady of Candarave Candelaria in the department of Tacna, neither in Peru nor in Colombia, nor that mention a sanctuary...
"Our Lady of Candarave Candelaria, Patron of Candarave District and Province, pray for us.
Loreto
Virgin Rosa Mística de Nauta, venerated in the Sanctuary of the Virgin Rosa Mística de Nauta
The Virgin Rosa Mística of Nauta is linked to the Sanctuary of the Virgin Rosa Mística of Nauta, in the city of Nauta, department of Loreto, in the Peruvian Amazon.
"Our Lady, Virgin Mystical of Nauta, venerated in the Sanctuary of the Virgin Mystical of Nauta, pray for us.
Ucayali
Our Lady of the Perpetual Relief of Pucallpa, venerated in the Sanctuary of the Perpetual Relief of Pucallpa
On the advocation Our Lady of the Perpetual Relief of Pucallpa, venerated in the so-called Sanctuary of the Perpetual Relief of Pucallpa (province of Coronel Portillo, Ucayali), no specific data appears in the ecclesial sources,...
"Our Lady of the Perpetual Relief of Pucallpa, venerated in the Sanctuary of the Perpetual Relief of Pucallpa, pray for us.
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