Divina Pastora
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Divina Pastora (Divine Shepherdess) is a manifestation of the Virgin Mary depicted as Madonna and Child, holding the infant Jesus with a lamb at her side. She is considered one of the most important religious icons of Venezuela and serves as the patroness saint of the city of Barquisimeto and the Venezuelan National Militia. The devotion to her intensified after she was credited with saving the city from a cholera outbreak in the 19th century.
When
- First attested
- 1735 CE
- Attested period
- 1735 – 2020
- Historical notes
- The statue dates from 1735 and saved Barquisimeto from a cholera outbreak in the 19th century, leading to annual processions attracting millions.
Relationships
- parent of
- Jesus
- aspect of
- Virgin Mary
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Every year the Virgin is dressed differently by a local fashion designer and her gown is donated by devotees paying penance. Procesión multitudinaria. Divina Pastora convocó a más de dos millones de fieles”
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