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Our Lady of Health – 17cm

The statue of Our Lady of Health – 17cm in resin (commonly referred to as “marfinite”) is part of our collection of Catholic images.

This image of Our Lady of Health is 17 cm tall. The colors and actual dimensions of the image may differ from what is displayed on your screen due to screen settings and our photo editing.

About Our Lady of Health

Our Lady of Health became widely adored and venerated starting in the 16th century, particularly in Portugal. She was credited with ending several outbreaks of plague and epidemics in Portugal. This Our Lady is typically invoked by the sick and those suffering from various ailments. The devotion to her led to the construction of numerous churches and chapels by grateful communities.

Cult of Our Lady of Health

The cult of Our Lady of Health spread throughout the country, with many chapels and churches dedicated to her. Our Lady of Health 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)