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The Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Remedies: A SummaryThe Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Remedies (Nuestra Señora de los Remedios), located in Meruelo, Cantabria, is a spiritual landmark and the home of the valley’s patroness. Its history is a blend of 17th-century legend and resilient devotion.Origins and LegendThe sanctuary’s history began on June 2, 1629, when, according to tradition, the Virgin Mary appeared to a local woman named María Magdalena de Pellón. This miraculous event is immortalized in a painting inside the temple, and the site quickly evolved into a major pilgrimage destination for the Trasmiera region.Architectural EvolutionWhile the apparition occurred in 1629, the structure grew in phases over the following century: * 17th Century: Additions of stables, a courtyard, and the expansion of the adjacent house. * 18th Century: The construction of the sacristy (1733) and the installation of a magnificent Churrigueresque Baroque altarpiece (1751). * Recent Discoveries: During 2004 restorations, 17th-century mural paintings were uncovered and preserved on the main altar. The central image of the Virgin is of Gothic origin, predating the sanctuary itself.The Napoleonic InvasionDuring the Spanish War of Independence (1808–1814), the sanctuary was affected by the broader French occupation of Cantabria. While it avoided major destruction or famous battles, it likely faced the common hardships of the era: * Requisitions: The potential seizure of bells and metal objects to be melted for Napoleonic ammunition. * Instability: A decline in pilgrimages due to the proximity of French strongholds in nearby Santoña and guerrilla warfare in the mountains. Despite these challenges, the main structure and the community’s devotion remained intact.Modern DevotionToday, the sanctuary remains a symbol of cultural continuity. The annual festival, held in late May or early June, is marked by a traditional procession from the parish of San Mamés to the hilltop hermitage, celebrating a legacy that has survived for nearly four centuries. https://meruelo.es/turismo/patrimonio/lugares-emblematicos/
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