Santuario de la Virgen de O Corpiño
The first evidence found of this convent dates from the 17th century. However, a manuscript found in the Diocese of Lugo suggests that construction began before 1650.
Its history dates back to the 7th century, when a hermit who had adopted a life of isolation and penitence was found dead on the Hill of Carrio. A chapel dedicated to Saint Cyprian was built in his memory, although it is now popularly known as O Corpiño.
The hermit’s body disappeared after Arab invasions and the chapel was destroyed, which resulted in pilgrimage to the site as an act of faith. Afterwards, the parish priest ordered a sculpture of the Virgin and the rebuilding of the church-sanctuary.
Its history dates back to the 7th century, when a hermit who had adopted a life of isolation and penitence was found dead on the Hill of Carrio. A chapel dedicated to Saint Cyprian was built in his memory, although it is now popularly known as O Corpiño.
The hermit’s body disappeared after Arab invasions and the chapel was destroyed, which resulted in pilgrimage to the site as an act of faith. Afterwards, the parish priest ordered a sculpture of the Virgin and the rebuilding of the church-sanctuary.
Access
- Accesos para vehículos privados: Sí
- Accesos a pie: Sí
Services
- Tienda: Sí
- Baños públicos: Sí
Features
- Description of the surroundings: Rural
- Abierto festivos: Sí
- Responsible body: Diocese of Lugo
- En uso: Sí
- Estilo Arquitectónico: Baroque
- Tipología: Temple/church
- Propiedad: Public
- Interés Paisajístico: High
- Chronology: 18th century
Timetables
- Horario de Oficios: Sí