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Our Lady of Covadonga

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Virxe de Cuadonga (la Santina)
Virxe de Cuadonga (la Santina)

Our Lady of Covadonga also named "La Santina" is a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the name of a Marian shrine devoted to her at Covadonga, Asturias. The shrine in northwestern Spain rose to prominence following the Battle of Covadonga in about 720, which was the first defeat of the Moors during their invasion of Spain. A statue of the Virgin Mary, hidden in one of the caves, was believed to have miraculously aided the Christian victory. Our Lady of Covadonga is the co-patron of Asturias, and a basilica was built to house the current statue. Her feast day is 8 September, as it is also the autonomic day of Asturias.

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Our Lady of Covadonga
Basílica de Cuadonga, Cangas de Onís

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Basílica de Cuadonga

Basílica de Cuadonga
Cangas de Onís
Asturias, Spain
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Virxe de Cuadonga (la Santina)
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