Virgin of Charity of El Cobre

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The Virgin of Charity of El Cobre is a venerated image of the Virgin Mary. She is the Patroness of Cuba, and Cuban history is dotted with marvelous expressions of love for her. Her Sanctuary is located in El Cobre, which was the first place in Cuba where freedom for slaves was won.

When

Attested period
1998 – 1998
Historical notes
Mentioned during Pope John Paul II's visit to Cuba.

Relationships

manifests as
Virgin Mary
manifested by
Virgin Mary

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“An expression of this is the Coronation of the venerated image of the Virgin of Charity of El Cobre. Cuban history is dotted with marvelous expressions of love for her Patroness, at whose feet the figures of the humble natives, two Indians and a dark-haired man, symbolize the rich plurality of this people.”

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