Nuestra Señora de Covadonga is a revered statue of the Virgin Mary located in the Covadonga Sanctuary in Asturias, Spain. This statue is significant to the Catholic Church and is believed to have miraculous powers. The sanctuary is a popular pilgrimage site, attracting thousands of visitors each year. The origins of the statue date back to the 8th century, linked to the legendary battle of Covadonga where the Christian forces, led by Pelayo, defeated the Moors. This victory is considered a pivotal moment in the Reconquista, marking the beginning of the Christian reclamation of the Iberian Peninsula.