Every October 12, Spain celebrates Hispanity Day, the same date on which the Church honors Our Lady of the Pillar. It is no coincidence: for centuries, Our Lady of the Pillar has been the Marian devotion most closely linked to Spanish identity and the bonds with Latin America.
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Why the two dates coincide
Tradition places the apparition of the Virgin to Saint James, on the banks of the Ebro, as Spain's first Marian devotion. Its feast day coincides with October 12, 1492, Columbus's arrival in America, and that is why Our Lady of the Pillar is the patroness of Hispanity. Today both celebrations are held together, especially in Zaragoza, with the massive Flower Offering. We tell you the full story in Saint James and Our Lady of the Pillar.
A medal with great meaning
At Khartes Madrid we design and make by hand, here in Spain, medals that want to be much more than a piece of jewelry: a way to keep the faith and the traditions of our families very close to the heart. We believe that giving a medal is an act of love: a way to entrust someone you love.
Giving a medal of Our Lady of the Pillar during these dates is a beautiful way to celebrate a Pilar, a Pili, or a Pilarica, or anyone who carries Aragon in their heart.
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Do you want it for October 12? Place your order before Monday, October 5 to receive it on time in the Peninsula and Balearic Islands. It arrives wrapped as a gift, free of charge.
Discover the entire collection of Our Lady of the Pillar medals, handmade in Spain, and read the history and curiosities of Our Lady of the Pillar.
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