Our Lady of the Thirty-Three
Uruguay's patron protecting the nation founded by thirty-three independence heroes.
Patronage
Uruguay, Uruguayan nation, reconciliation, peace
Virtues & Traits
Biography
Our Lady of the Thirty-Three is Uruguay's principal Marian devotion, named after the thirty-three Uruguayan patriots who launched the independence movement in 1825. The shrine, located in Treinta y Tres department, commemorates both the nation's founding and Mary's protective intercession over Uruguay. The title references the thirty-three founders while invoking the age of Christ, creating a spiritual connection between national liberation and Christian redemption. Devotion to this image strengthened during Uruguay's turbulent nineteenth-century history, with Uruguayans appealing to Mary's maternal protection during political conflicts and civil wars. The feast on November 20 has become a significant national Catholic observance, representing Mary's role as protector of the Uruguayan people and their aspirations for peace and unity. This devotion uniquely blends national identity with Marian theology, making Mary intimately connected to Uruguay's historical destiny and spiritual welfare.
Prayer
Prayer to Our Lady of the Thirty-Three
O Virgin Mary, Our Lady of the Thirty-Three, we come before you with humble hearts, seeking your powerful intercession. As you appeared to the faithful in your miraculous image, so too do we implore your maternal protection and guidance. Obtain for us the graces we need, strengthen our faith, and lead us ever closer to your Son, Jesus Christ. Through your intercession, may we find peace, healing, and salvation. Amen.
Generated by Find My Saint for personal reflection. Not an official Church prayer.