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Our Lady of Health – 17cm
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The statue of Our Lady of Health – 17cm in resin (commonly referred to as \"marfinite\") is part of our collection of Catholic images.
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This image of Our Lady of Health is 17 cm tall. The colors and actual dimensions of the image may differ from the perspective and proportions presented by your screen settings and our photo editing.
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About Our Lady of Health
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Our Lady of Health became widely revered and venerated starting from the 16th century, particularly in Portugal. She was credited with ending several outbreaks of plague and epidemics that occurred in Portugal. This Our Lady is often invoked by the sick and those suffering from various ailments. Her worship and devotion led to the construction of numerous churches and chapels by grateful communities.
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Worship of Our Lady of Health
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The worship of Our Lady of Health spread throughout the country, with many chapels and churches dedicated to this Our Lady. She is the patroness of several communities: Vale de Maceira (Lousã), Vila Soeiro do Chão (Guarda), Alqueidão (Figueira da Foz), Arrifes (Ponta Delgada), Quintela (Penacova), Barreiras (Cadaval), Gançaria (Santarém), Senhora da Saúde (Évora), Moinhos da Gândara (Figueira da Foz), Sacavém (Loures), Valpaços, Vila Fresca de Azeitão (Setúbal), Gueifães (Maia), Belide (Condeixa-a-Nova), Chorosa (Febres), Cordinhã (Cantanhede), Torres Vedras (Coutada), Monte Murado, Pedroso (Vila Nova de Gaia), Esposende, Urgeira (Valença do Minho), Folhadal (Nelas), Casal da Coita (Caldas da Rainha), Maxial da Estrada (Sertã), Pereiro (Mação).
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