Virxe da Peregrina (Virgin Peregrina)

Patrona de Pontevedra

The tradition places the arrival of this advocation to Pontevedra in the 18th century, brought by French pilgrims, in close connection with the Way of Santiago. This data should be read as a tradition or devotion transmitted, not as a complete documentary demonstration. The invocation itself, "Pilgrim," refers to the pilgrimage, and its cult is deeply linked to the Jacobeous character of the city.

Main data

Origin and history

The tradition places the arrival of this advocation to Pontevedra in the 18th century, brought by French pilgrims, in close connection with the Way of Santiago. This data should be read as a tradition or devotion transmitted, not as a complete documentary demonstration. The invocation itself, "Pilgrim," refers to the pilgrimage, and its cult is deeply linked to the Jacobeous character of the city.

The image and the sanctuary

The image is venerated in the Sanctuary of the Virgin Pilgrimin the historic center of Pontevedra, one of the most emblematic temples in the city. The detailed description of the image is not in the sources consulted.

Sponsorship and coronation

She's a patron of Pontevedra. The date of its canonical coronation is not recorded in the sources consulted.

Party and devotion

The date of the main party is not accurately recorded in the sources consulted. The devotion is very close to the Way of Santiago, from which Pontevedra is stage, and to the condition of the Virgin as a protector of pilgrims and walkers.

Link to the Rosary

The sources consulted do not mention a confraternity or practice of the Rosary uniquely linked to this devotion.