Shrines of Spain - Alba de Tormes - Tomb of Saint Teresa
We begin the Shrines of Spain with Alba de Tormes - tomb of Saint Teresa Venerate Saint Teresa's relics and tour the museum of memorabilia of her life. We will not list all the Shrines of Spain on this page. We are listing those we are most familiar with. Spain has a rich Catholic Tradition and many place to explore and experience. Shrines of Spain Media Link Saint Teresa of Avila Avila - Birthplace of Saint Teresa and convents
Avila is the birthplace of Saint Teresa. Visit the Casa Natal, where St. Teresa of Avila was born. Here you will see a statue of Jesus being scourged at the Pillar. Visit the Incarnation Convent where she spent 27 years as a nun. Inside the Convent you will be able to see how life was in that period. There is a room filled with memorabilia from the period and many of the items were personal items of Saint Teresa. In particular is the little statue of Jesus scourged that belonged to Saint Teresa. Saint Teresa of Avila media Shrines of Spain - Burgos Cathedral
Burgos Cathedral is a landmark and icon of Spain. Daroca and Miracle of the Eucharist
Daroca, where a Blood-stained Corporal is on view. This Miracle of the Eucharist of Daroca which gave courage to the Spanish troops in a battle against the Moslems, was used as a banner to lead them into victory against the enemy. El Escorial and Miracle of the Eucharist
El Escorial is north of Madrid Experience and venerate the Miracle of the Eucharist of El Escorial, in which a Heretic stomped on a Consecrated Host with his boots, causing the Host to bleed. Trace the story of the Miracle of the Eucharist of El Escorial from Holland to Vienna, and finally to Spain. Loyola - Birthplace of Saint Ignatius
Loyola is one of the must visited Shrines of Spain. It is the birthplace of Saint Ignatius of Loyola - founder of the Jesuits. His birthplace now is a magnificent Shrine. See the castle of Loyola, where St. Ignatius was born and was converted from soldier of the world to soldier of Christ. Take the Tour and and pray in the Room of his Conversion. Salamanca - University city
Salamanca is a city in western Spain, the capital of the province of Salamanca, which belongs to the autonomous community of Castile and Leon (Castilla y León). Visit the University of Salamanca Santander - Living Cross of Limpias
Come to Santander Spain, to the Church of the Living Cross, which came to life during a Lenten Mission in 1919, and appeared in different forms to different people in the Church. Santiago de Compostela - Saint James
Santiago de Compostola is one of the most visited and famous places of Pilgrimage. It is part of the culture of Western Civilization. Saint James came to Spain and evangelized there after the Crucifixion. Segovia - Tomb of Saint John of the Cross
Segovia is the home of the
Shrine of Saint John of the Cross.
Here you will be able to venerate the Saint at his tomb. There is a courtyard and other areas you may visit. On the way into Segovia you will see a well preserved Roman Aqueduct. Zaragoza - Blessed Mother visits Saint James
Zaragoza is the home of the Shrine of Our Lady of the Pillar or Our Lady of Pilar. The pillar that had been fashioned by the Angels is still there and has been venerated and kissed by the faithful for almost 2000 years. When you visit the Chapel of our lady of Pilar, you will see the tiny image resting on the Pillar brought over by Mother Mary and the Angels. And if you go to the back of the Chapel as our Pope John Paul II did, you too can kiss the Pillar. Shrine of Our Lady of Pilar
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