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WALKING WITH MARY: The Marian cult in the Serre Salentine

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WALKING WITH MARY: The Marian cult in the Serre Salentine

Pilgrimages of faith and devotion to loca sancta have very ancient origins; in the Middle Ages the practice of "sacred mobility" grew significantly and has only strengthened in the intervening centuries.

Alongside the peregrinationes maiores (major pilgrimages), local routes established themselves as authentic moments of spirituality, in which a kind of "humanization of the sacred" was developed. In particular, the Marian cult became widespread after the Council of Ephesus of 431 AD and Mary assumed a central role in the projection of values, individual and collective expectations, customs, rites and ways of life. Through the Virgin, we can rediscover the beauty and vitality of the LAG Serre Salentine area; urban and rural place names, churches, chapels and convents with canonical dedications or dedications tied to local characteristics, legends about the discovery of effigies or about apparitions and festivals recalling miraculous events, all represent a huge cultural heritage that cannot be ignored.

The Marian route marks sites that are key to the identity and collective memory of the 14 LAG municipalities.

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WALKING WITH MARY, FROM GALATONE TO SANNICOLA

The route starts from the Shrine del Santissimo Crocifisso in Galatone and the adjoining Pilgrim's House and continues to the "Madonnas" della Neve in Neviano, delle Grazie in Collepasso, dell'Annunziata and di Monte Grappa in Tuglie, until it reaches Madonna delle Grazie in Sannicola. In this stretch of land, among Mediterranean scrub vegetation, immense olive groves, rows of generous grapes, and eclectic villas, the Marian traditions and rites accompanied a daily life that was ruled by an agriculture economy and a genuine sacred dimension.

Points of interest:

  • Galatone, Shrine of Santissimo Crocifisso della Pietà
  • Galatone, Pilgrim's House
  • Neviano, Church of the Madonna della Neve
  • Collepasso, Church of the Natività di Maria Vergine
  • Tuglie, Church of Maria Santissima Annunziata
  • Tuglie, Shrine of the Madonna di Monte Grappa
  • Sannicola, Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie

WALKING WITH MARY, FROM GALLIPOLI TO CASARANO

From the Marian Shrine of Santa Maria del Canneto, overlooking the sea at Seno del Canneto, Gallipoli, the itinerary continues inland, retracing the pilgrims' ancient route towards Santa Maria di Leuca. The next stops are Madonna della Lizza in Alezio, Madonna della Coltura in Parabita , Madonna del Carmine and Santa Maria della Pietà in Matino, Madonna della Campana and Santa Maria della Croce in Casarano. From the coastal to the rural landscapes, from the archaeological areas to art masterpieces, from industrial archaeology to rock settlements, Mary's presence breathes life into age-old cultures and enhances them.

Points of interest:

  • Gallipoli, Shrine of Santa Maria del Canneto
  • Alezio, Shrine of Santa Maria della Lizza
  • Parabita, Shrine of the Madonna della Coltura
  • Matino, Church of the Madonna del Carmine
  • Matino, Church of Santa Maria della Pietà
  • Casarano, Shrine of the Madonna della Campana
  • Casarano, Church of Santa Maria della Croce di Casaranello

WALKING WITH MARY, FROM MELISSANO TO FELLINE DI ALLISTE

The “Madonna of Miracles” of Melissano (Madonna Immacolata) and Taviano (Madonna Addolorata) give way to Madonna dei Fiumi (“of the rivers”) in Racale and Madonna dell'Alto ("up on high") in Felline di Alliste, where the local territorial characteristics are fully expressed by the curious denominations.

Points of interest:

  • Melissano, Church of the Madonna Immacolata
  • Taviano, Shrine of the Beata Vergine Maria Addolorata
  • Racale, Church of the Madonna dei Fiumi
  • Felline di Alliste, Church della Madonna dell'Alto

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