Marian devotion
Our Lady of Miracles of Amil
Marian dedication of Moraña (Galicia)
Our Lady of Miracles of Amil (Nosa Señora dos Milagres de Amil) is one of the most important Marian devotions in the province of Pontevedra. Historically, the sanctuary is recognized as a Marian pilgrimage site in the Diocese of Santiago, listed as the Sanctuary-Church of the Miracles of Amil in the list of major Marian sanctuaries in Galicia. Specific local traditions regarding the origin of the image or its founding miracles are not found in the sources consulted.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of Miracles of Amil (Nosa Señora dos Milagres de Amil) is one of the most important Marian devotions in the province of Pontevedra. Historically, the sanctuary is recognized as a Marian pilgrimage site in the Diocese of Santiago, listed as the Sanctuary-Church of the Miracles of Amil in the list of major Marian sanctuaries in Galicia. Specific local traditions regarding the origin of the image or its founding miracles are not found in the sources consulted.
The image and the sanctuary
The image is venerated in the Sanctuary of the Miracles of Amil, in the parish of Santa María de Amil, municipality of Moraña (Pontevedra). It is cited among the sanctuaries with the most devotion in Galicia, which implies a strong tradition of votive offerings and vows; however, the available results do not describe a specific miracle or a precise devotional account, so the specific anecdote is not recorded.
Sponsorship and coronation
This is the principal Marian devotion in the Amil area, listed among the great Marian shrines of Galicia, but the sources do not indicate a formal title of patron saint of a municipality or diocese, so the formal patronage is not documented. A canonical coronation is also not documented.
Party and devotion
It is one of the important Marian pilgrimages in the province of Pontevedra; websites listing sanctuaries and festivals indicate a novena and pilgrimage around September 8th (the Nativity of the Virgin Mary), but the available results do not specify the exact day, so the precise date is unknown. The devotion is deeply felt at this pilgrimage site.
Link to the Rosary
No particular link between this devotion and the Rosary is found in the sources consulted.
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