Beata Vergine della Salute, Marian sanctuary in Monteortone, Abano Terme, Italy
The Beata Vergine della Salute is a sanctuary at the base of Monteortone hill in Abano Terme, featuring frescoes by Jacopo da Montagnana and a Crucifixion by Palma il Giovane. The main altar showcases a 15th-century artistic chapel with the original image of the Virgin from the time of the apparition.
The sanctuary was founded in 1435 following a Marian apparition experienced by soldier Pietro Falco during a plague epidemic, with strong backing from Venice. It quickly became a pilgrimage center where people sought solace during times of disease and hardship.
The sanctuary is deeply rooted in local Marian devotion and draws pilgrims seeking the Virgin's intercession for healing and protection. Visitors encounter a place of prayer and religious practice that has served generations of people turning to faith for comfort.
The sanctuary is located on a hillside in Abano Terme and can be reached on foot, with regular services open to visitors. Comfortable shoes are recommended since reaching the chapel involves climbing some steps.
The sanctuary merges spirituality with the healing power of thermal springs, which the Virgin Mary allegedly directed Pietro Falco to use for his recovery. This blend of faith and healing waters makes it a distinctive feature of the region.
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