Sanctuary of A Nosa Señora do Corpiño, Lalín, Religious sanctuary in Losón, Lalín, Spain
The Sanctuary of A Nosa Señora do Corpiño stands on a small hill above the Deza river valley, halfway along the road between Silleda and Vila de Cruces in the parish of Santa Baia de Losón. Its present building dates from the end of the 19th century, raised where a chapel was built after the legend of a devout man found dead with his body incorrupt.
A religious site was established on this location in the 12th century as a place of devotion for pilgrims. The current structure was built in the final decades of the 1800s and has remained an important spiritual landmark since then.
The romería around 23–24 June draws hundreds of pilgrims seeking cures for ailments attributed to feitiços, meigallos or possession; exorcisms are still practised here. After the twelve o'clock mass, the Virgin is carried in procession over the pilgrims' heads, who rub cloths against her feet to take home as protection for the sick.
The sanctuary is reached via a small road branching off from the main route between Silleda and Vila de Cruces and is best explored on foot. Visitors should wear appropriate clothing as it is a religious site, and the steps leading to the building can be steep.
The sanctuary has historically served as a pilgrimage destination for people seeking spiritual comfort and healing, a tradition that continues today. This role as a place of personal refuge makes it more than just a building, but a living center of faith.
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