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21-Apr-2023 Jola Dziubinska

Sanctuary Of Bonany Altar

Petra, Mallorca, Spain

Our Lady of Good Year (Mare de Deu de Bonany) statue.
According to legend, this wooden statue dates from the 8th century and was hidden in the cave during the Moorish occupation of Mallorca island, then discovered by a shepherd.
But rather it is a work from early 17th century.
The name Bonany or Bon Any, in Catalan means "Good Year". In 1609 there was a severe drought in the region which threatened crops.
The inhabitants of Petra town went in procession to the top of Puig de Maria, where a small shrine with a statue of Virgin Mary was located at that time.
They were praying and asking Virgin Mary to bring rain, and soon a heavy rain arrived, so the crops were saved and it was a "good year".
Since then, the Puig de Maria started the name Puig de Bonany and the statue of the Virgin is called Our Lady of Good Year (Mare de Deu de Bonany).


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Fabienne02-Nov-2023 21:51
WOW, c’est richement décoré et merci pour l’explication.
laine23-Jul-2023 01:00
A magnificent structure...a fine capture, Jola. V
Helen Betts22-Jul-2023 20:41
Fine shot of this beautiful altar. V.
joseantonio22-Jul-2023 18:15
nice interior shot.V.
carabias22-Jul-2023 17:24
Very beautiful altarpiece of the Virgin of the Año Bueno! V
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