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History and Contemporary Devotion to the Virgin of Mercy

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The devotion to the Virgin of Mercy, or Nuestra Señora de la Merced, originated in 13th-century Barcelona following a vision reported to Peter Nolasco, Raimundo de Peñafort, and King James I of Aragon in 1218. This led to the founding of the Mercedarian Order, which was officially confirmed by Pope Gregory IX in 1235. The order’s primary mission was the redemption and liberation of Christian captives held in slavery, particularly during periods of Muslim dominance in the Iberian Peninsula and Mediterranean coasts. Over time, the devotion expanded from Catalonia throughout Spain and into Latin America. In Brazil, the devotion grew significantly during the 17th-century gold cycle, establishing a presence in regions such as Ouro Preto, Rio de Janeiro, and Belém, as well as Minas Gerais, where numerous temples were constructed. Recent celebrations of the feast day have seen widespread observance across several nations. In the Dominican Republic, the feast day of Our Lady of Mercy on September 24 holiday is observed as a national holiday under Law 139-97. Recent celebrations saw non-working day, with thousands of pilgrims gather gathering at the National Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mercy at Santo Cerro in La Vega. In Santo Domingo, clergy and faithful held processions, with many calling processions included calls for divine intervention regarding social issues such as like violence and insecurity. In Argentina, widespread celebrations festivities occurred across multiple provinces. In Corrientes, thousands participated in processions and masses. In Corrientes, Jujuy, local authorities attended festivities in La Mendieta and El Piquete. Other cities, including Villa Mercedes, Mercedes, and San Nicolás, held large-scale religious events, such as vigils and processions, focusing on themes of freedom, dignity, freedom and community unity. In Spain, the Alcázar de San Juan Penitentiary held a commemorative day, day emphasizing social integration integration. In Uruguay, religious leaders held masses at the cathedral, reflecting on the historical mission of the Mercedarian Order and the peaceful coexistence sacrifice of its inmate population. figures like Saint Ramón Nonato. Similarly, in Mexico, patronal masses in the Tanlum colony emphasized that the 808-year-old message of liberation remains relevant to modern spiritual life.

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  8. 2026-09-24 05:18 UTC History of the Virgin of Mercy and Mercedarian Order

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