Experience a Legacy of Gratitude
In the Catholic tradition, churches dedicated to Nostra Signora delle Grazie or Our Lady of Graces are often founded as expressions of thanks for specific graces received from the Virgin Mary. This devotion is particularly numerous in Italy, India, Australia, the United States, Portugal, France, and the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland.
A Haven of Marian Devotion
Your visit connects you to a significant tradition in the Roman Catholic Church. The figure of Our Lady of Graces is related to the Miraculous Medal, also known as the Medal of Our Lady of Graces. While she has no specific iconography—unlike other Madonnas—many paintings of her throughout Italy represent only her head or bust.
Savor the Spiritual Atmosphere
Explore a landscape of faith that spans continents, from the Basilica of Our Lady of Graces in Sardhana, India, to the historic Church of Our Lady of Graces in Cotignac. In Italy, you can find thousands of paintings under this name in locations such as Grosseto Cathedral, the church of San Lorenzo at Poggibonsi, and the cathedral of Perugia. If you are traveling through Malta, the town of Żabbar holds a special tradition for her on People's Sunday, while Victoria celebrates her feast annually after the 8th of September.
Begin planning your journey to explore these sites of enduring faith and historical tradition across Italy, the Mediterranean, and beyond.