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Religious Site Attractions In Candelaria

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The Virgin of Candelaria or Our Lady of Candelaria , popularly called La Morenita, celebrates the Virgin Mary on the island of Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands . The center of worship is located in the city of Candelaria in Tenerife. She is depicted as a Black Madonna. The Royal Basilica Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Candelaria is considered the main church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the Canary Islands and she is the patron saint of the Canary Islands. Her feast is celebrated on February 2 and August 15, the patronal feast of the Canary Islands. She is also the patroness of the Western Visayas region enshrined in Jaro Cathedral or the National S...
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Religious Site Attractions In Candelaria

  • 1. Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Candelaria Candelaria
    The Basilica of the Royal Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Candelaria is a Roman Catholic minor basilica, the first Marian shrine of the Canary Islands, located in the municipality and city of Candelaria on the island of Tenerife . It is located some 20 km south of the island's capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The basilica is dedicated to the Virgin of Candelaria . Designed by architect José Enrique Marrero Regalado, it is listed as a Site of cultural interest by the Government of the Canary Islands. The Virgin of Candelaria is a black Madonna.
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