Prayer for the Principality of Andorra
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Prayer for the Principality of Andorra July 30, 2007 09:34AM |
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The Principality of Andorra is a small landlocked country in western Europe, located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains and bordered by Spain and France. Once isolated, it is currently a prosperous country mainly because of tourism and its status as a tax haven.
Tradition holds that Charles the Great (Charlemagne) granted a charter to the Andorran people in return for their fighting the Moors. Overlordship of the territory passed to the local count of Urgell and eventually to the bishop of the diocese of Urgell. In the eleventh century a dispute arose between the bishop and his northern neighbour over Andorra.
The conflict was resolved in 1278 by the signing of a paréage, which provided that Andorra's sovereignty be shared between the count of Foix and the bishop of La Seu d'Urgell, in Catalonia, Spain. This gave the small principality its territory and political form.
Given its relative isolation, Andorra has existed outside the mainstream of European history, with few ties to countries other than France and Spain. In recent times, however, its thriving tourist industry along with developments in transportation and communications have removed the country from its isolation and its political system was thoroughly modernized in 1993, the year in which it became a member of the United Nations.
Prayer for Andorra
Almighty Father, I come into your presence to present to you the Principality of Andorra for your blessings and washing in the blood of your son. The Principality of Andorra and it’s people want and need you to lead them in all aspects of their lives.
I pray dear Father that your will be done on and to this little piece of your creation, earth, Amen.
Tradition holds that Charles the Great (Charlemagne) granted a charter to the Andorran people in return for their fighting the Moors. Overlordship of the territory passed to the local count of Urgell and eventually to the bishop of the diocese of Urgell. In the eleventh century a dispute arose between the bishop and his northern neighbour over Andorra.
The conflict was resolved in 1278 by the signing of a paréage, which provided that Andorra's sovereignty be shared between the count of Foix and the bishop of La Seu d'Urgell, in Catalonia, Spain. This gave the small principality its territory and political form.
Given its relative isolation, Andorra has existed outside the mainstream of European history, with few ties to countries other than France and Spain. In recent times, however, its thriving tourist industry along with developments in transportation and communications have removed the country from its isolation and its political system was thoroughly modernized in 1993, the year in which it became a member of the United Nations.
Prayer for Andorra
Almighty Father, I come into your presence to present to you the Principality of Andorra for your blessings and washing in the blood of your son. The Principality of Andorra and it’s people want and need you to lead them in all aspects of their lives.
I pray dear Father that your will be done on and to this little piece of your creation, earth, Amen.
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