Asturias

Spain

Covadonga (Asturias)

Virgin Mary of Covadonga.

Situated in the beautiful landscape of the Picos de Europa National Park, this sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin Mary is a lighthouse beam to the faithful. Masses are still given in the cavern where the Virgin Mary appeared in 722 to the army of Don Pelayo. It is said that thanks to divine intervention, the consequent battle fell in favour of the Christian army, the first victory against the Islamic invaders. Shortly afterwards, Don Pelayo became the first Spanish King and the reconquest of the peninsula by Christian forces began, slowly but inexorably.

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HUELVA

Pilgrimage to “El Rocio”

A lot of people go on a pilgrimage to El Rocio. Those who believe in heaven and those who don’t. A few hours after starting along the paths of Lower Andalusia, a unique form of relationship is established. Differences disappear. Hearts open. This is the miracle of El Rocío.

SEGOVIA

St. Domingo de Guzman

St. Domingo de Guzman created the Order of the Preachers.

BASQUE COUNTRY - NAVARRA

St. Ignatius of Loyola

St. Ignatius of Loyola and St. Francis Xavier: The Order of Jesuits

AVILA

St. Teresa of Jesus

With the 5th Centennial of St. Teresa’s birth to be celebrated in 2015, it is appropriate to highlight the importance of her figure and her writings while also remembering the works of St. John of the Cross.

COVADONGA (ASTURIAS)