Second Marian Eucharistic Youth Day in Covadonga, JEMJ 2025, Spain
In the Shrine of Covadonga, Spain, in the year 722, the Virgin Mary helped the Christians, led by , the first King of Asturias, to defeat the Arab army, thus beginning the . The name of this historic sanctuary derives from the Latin expression ‘Cova Dominica’, Cave of the Lady. It has experienced an atmosphere of intense activity these days in preparation for the second (JEMJ), which begins this afternoon at 5:00 pm. More than 1,700 young people, from 19 nationalities, have registered for the meeting. It has exceeded the initial forecasts, exhausting almost the entire accommodation capacity planned for this year. GAUDIUM PRESS.ca