The sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin "Succurre Miseris" is located in Ripi and was built in the place where there was a small rural church and where a hermit lived.
According to a legend, on this hill the hermit took an olive tree trunk every day to carve the face of the Most High.
But during every night his face changed into a woman's.
In memory of this miracle, the place became a pilgrimage destination that venerate the statue of the Virgin Helping the poor and the small church was enlarged.
In that place the sanctuary was built which still attracts pilgrims who come to pay homage to the statue of the Virgin who helps the poor.
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