Feast day · May 2

Our Lady of Araceli

Our Lady of Araceli

Our Lady of Araceli is a Marian title of the Blessed Virgin Mary, particularly venerated in Lucena, Spain. The devotion centers around a miraculous statue brought from Rome in the 16th century. The sanctuary of Araceli has long been a pilgrimage site, where the faithful seek Mary's intercession. She is considered the special patroness of Lucena and the surrounding region.

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