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While the Virgin of Guadalupe is known in Mexico as the country’s patron saint, the Spanish Guadalupe predates its Mexican counterpart by centuries.
In the heart of Extremadura (Spain) there is a sanctuary that has long held a special place in the hearts and souls of pilgrims: the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. And yes, while the Virgin of Guadalupe is known in Mexico as the country’s patron saint and Empress of the Americas, the Spanish Guadalupe has a history that predates its Mexican counterpart by centuries.
The origins of the Spanish Guadalupe can be traced back to the late 13th century, when a shepherd named Gil Cordero made an extraordinary discovery while tending his flock along the banks of the Guadalupe (also known as Guadalupejo) River – hence the name of the Virgin’s image. Amidst the dense vegetation, he stumbled upon a statue of the Virgin Mary, carved from dark wood and radiating an aura of holiness that immediately captured his attention. The shepherd believed the statue had been hidden during the Moorish conquest of the Iberian Peninsula and eagerly shared his find with the local community.
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aleteia.org
In the heart of Extremadura (Spain) there is a sanctuary that has long held a special place in the hearts and souls of pilgrims: the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. And yes, while the Virgin of Guadalupe is known in Mexico as the country’s patron saint and Empress of the Americas, the Spanish Guadalupe has a history that predates its Mexican counterpart by centuries.
The origins of the Spanish Guadalupe can be traced back to the late 13th century, when a shepherd named Gil Cordero made an extraordinary discovery while tending his flock along the banks of the Guadalupe (also known as Guadalupejo) River – hence the name of the Virgin’s image. Amidst the dense vegetation, he stumbled upon a statue of the Virgin Mary, carved from dark wood and radiating an aura of holiness that immediately captured his attention. The shepherd believed the statue had been hidden during the Moorish conquest of the Iberian Peninsula and eagerly shared his find with the local community.
Continued below.
The legend of Guadalupe you might have not heard of
While the Virgin of Guadalupe is known in Mexico as the country’s patron saint, the Spanish Guadalupe predates its Mexican counterpart by centuries.
aleteia.org
