The Sanctuary of La Salut de Viladordis, located in one of the districts of Manresa, is a religious complex of Romanesque origin with a rich history dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries. Built as a small church with a single rectangular nave and a semicircular apse, it houses the venerated wooden statue of the Virgin of La Salut, which gives its name to the architectural complex. Since its foundation, the sanctuary has been a place of encounter and devotion, frequented by pilgrims, and has been especially significant in the context of the Ignatian Way.
Saint Ignatius of Loyola, during his eleven-month stay in Manresa, used to go to the Sanctuary of Health to pray and was a fervent devotee of the image of the Virgin. This place is one of the important nodes in the spiritual itinerary of the Ignatian Way, recalling the deep connection that St. Ignatius had with the region during his spiritual quest. According to tradition, it was in this place that Ignatius suffered a fainting spell due to the long hours of prayer and penance he was constantly doing, and that he was fortunate that the neighbors of the Masía de les Marcetes saw him on the ground and rescued him, taking him to the interior hospital of Manresa. He almost died there because of the radical measures he had taken to obtain God’s forgiveness.
In addition, the site has archaeological significance, as ancient remains dating back to Neolithic and medieval times have been discovered at Viladordis, adding layers of historical significance to its religious importance.
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Carrer Casa Albertí, 23, 08240 Manresa, Barcelona - Web
http://www.manresaturisme.cat/ang/article/7322-santa-maria-de-la-salut-sanctuary-of-viladordis - Visiting Hours
Everyday from 9:00 to 21:00 - What to see
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