dell'asperrima and wild in the heart of Valle S. James, now known by tourists as the Valley Spluga, in a place called Grualle, the Virgin appeared on October 10, 1492 to two poor peasant girls who were collecting chestnuts. Sad times ran then: the fratricidal conflict had disrupted the Christian order in the old glorious towns, and a flurry of news was invading the world. Valchiavenna it suffered the evil influences, because it was essential and convenient to the center of Switzerland and Germany. In the North was slowly acquiring the so-called reform, which would break the unity of Catholic Europe. In this frame, the Lady spoke with heartfelt pleas to young girls because they resemble the true Christian life that people were moving away. To her divine Son, so angry unrest, she implored: Mercy, Mercy, Mercy! Fortunate to visionaries remembered spread his message of repentance, prayer, sanctification of the holidays. The two young girls, recovering presence astonishment, ran to their village of VHO, and found supporters and opponents. But the miracles brought down all opposition: even resurrected a dead child , when he was placed on the rock where had placed the Madonna's feet. Immediately, he built a small oratory, which was blessed in the spring of next dall'ariprete Chiavenna, Gianbattista Pestalozza. A few years later he built a church that is insufficient. In 1598, demolished it, he began building the magnificent shrine with three naves, cosacrato in 1615 by Msgr. Archinti, bishop of Como. In 1742, the Vatican decreed Chapter and offered a golden crown to crown the beautiful statue, Agios still highly venerated. In 1892, using the fourth centenary of the Apparition, were organized impressive jubilee celebrations, attended by Cardinal Andrea C. Ferrari. The beauty of the sanctuary stands out from the cliffs and boulders and draws especially on October 10, countless crowds of all walks of life and from every country. Also very popular are the feasts of S. Anna (26 July) and the Nativity of Our Lady (September 8). The Sanctuary is eight miles from Gallivaggio Chiavenna on the road to Campodolcino and Madeley, which is connected by bus service, and is assisted by a Rector. Attached to the Shrine is also a modern hostel for pilgrims. The Diocese celebrates
Comense 10 October, the liturgical feast of Our Lady of Gallivaggio day under the title Mother of Mercy . The Sanctuary is attached to the Basilica of St. Maria Maggiore. There are fine paintings by Paul Landriani said Duchin, Domenico Caresio da Lugano, di Cesare Ligari. Degni Tues nota sono l'alto e campanile la scala santa monumental, imposing complex complesso granitico Tues 72 Gradini fiancheggiati since Pilastri con pannelli in bronzo, raffiguranti la vita della Madonna .
Si veda pure: Il Santuario di Gallivaggio
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