Authors

The importance of the Sanctuary of Saint Miguel of Aralar, historically, artistically and spiritually, is reflected in the interest it has inspired among authors from different fields over the centuries. Historians, ethnographers, art specialists, priests, mountaineers, novelists and essayists have conveyed in their writings the singular nature of this place, the emotion sparked by their visits and research, and its status as both a monument set within a natural paradise and a centre of spirituality sustained by the enduring faith and devotion of our people. Here is a small selection of 40 authors from different periods and disciplines, offering an insight into the extensive body of writing and material published about the Sanctuary of Saint Miguel of Excelsis.