Buenos Aires: The church is planning to build 400 Marion Grottoes to commemorate the anniversary of the “Our Lady of the Valley” Marion figure, discovered four centuries ago. Four hundred years ago, an indigenous man discovered his mother’s appearance among rocks in a remote mountainous region. It later became known as Our Lady of the Valley.
Her mother was described as the patron saint of the area because she was discovered from the province of Catamarca. 400 Grottoes are to be built in the town of Huulfin in the diocese of Catamarca. Each diocese is responsible for the construction of 13 smaller grottoes. Last year was declared the National Marian Year in honor of the 400th anniversary.
