Virgin of Campana

Spain (1596)

Tradition has it that after rebuilding the parish on the  remains of an old chapel from 1507, workmen were  carrying out excavations in 1596.

The workers ended their workday, but forgot their tools and, in coming back for them, there was a collapse in the excavations. Miraculously an image of the Virgin was found intact. Many miracles followed. 

Today these events  are remembered by townspeople who venerate their patron on February 16 - 19 with processions, flowers, bells, and a 21 gun  salute. 

The Virgin of Campana was proclaimed Patroness of Campana and crowned canonically on April 25, 1915.

 

Text and image used with permission.
Source: "365 Days with Mary" by Michael O'Neill

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