What is the story of Nuestra Senora del Rosario?

Nuestra Señora del Rosario, or Our Lady of the Rosary, is a title given to the Virgin Mary associated with the rosary prayer. The devotion to her is rooted in the early 13th century when Saint Dominic de Guzmán is said to have received the rosary from Mary to help combat heresy and promote the faith. Over time, churches and shrines dedicated to Nuestra Señora del Rosario have been established worldwide, celebrating her as a symbol of compassion, intercession, and the power of prayer. Her feast day is celebrated on October 7th, commemorating the victory of the Battle of Lepanto in 1571, which was attributed to her intercession.