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Uniform Title
The Bryant Slides Collection
Photo Description
A rural memorial to Our Lady of Charity of Cobre, Cuba's patron saint. The picture shows several children leaving flowers to the saint, which is believed to bring prosperity. La Virgen is a focus of popular devotion in Cuba, not just for Catholics but also for followers of Santería as well as even those who are not otherwise religious. The beloved Virgin of Charity was declared the patron saint of Cuba by the pope in 1916.
Subject
Caridad del Cobre, Virgen de la – Cuba; Cuba -- Religious life and customs; Flowers – Cuba; Our Lady of Charity -- Cuba
Format
image/jpeg
Size Original
35 mm
Coverage-Temporal
Cuba -- Caribbean region
Identifier
DP0003469
Rights
All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL 32816 phone (407) 823-2576, email: speccoll@mail.ucf.edu
Collection
Link to Descriptive Guide
Recommended Citation
"La Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre memorial" (1956). British West Indies Cuba Slides. 84.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/bwi-slides-cuba/84