Tag: Basilica Nuestra Senora de La Altagracia
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Dominican Republic Province Altagracia Suffering With Poverty
Villa Altagracia is the easternmost province of the Dominican Republic. The name “La Altagracia” (High Grace) commemorates a painting, Our Lady of La Altagracia, brought from Spain in the early 16th century. Our Lady of La Altagracia is known to the Dominicans as a protector of the Island, to create miracles. Sadly, as we drove up the hill of Altagracia, we…