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Many of the shrines have acquired a symbolic value for patriotism and nationalism in their area.

Among the shrines considered most significant for their apparitions:



Other shrines include:



USE IN PERSONAL NAMES

In Hispanic culture, Marian shrines are a frequent source of Female Names of the form ''María de {Link without Title} ''. Some names omit Mary/María and include only the prominent source of the sobriquet (e.g. Pilar from Nuestra Senora del Pilar, or '''Lourdes''' from Our Lady Of Lourdes ).


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