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Pelayo settled in Covadonga during the battle with his men. In that same cave he had placed a statue of Our lady of Covadonga and asked for her special protection in the coming battle.
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The battle of Covadonga was a great victory. For “thus liberty was restored to the Christian people…and by Divine Providence the kingdom of Asturias was brought forth.” Among the Asturians the battle of Covadonga became the symbol of Christian resistance to Islam
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The battle fought against the Arabs at Covadonga occupy a quiet disproportionate amount. Compared to both of the chronicles in the eight century events.
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Among the Asturians the battle of Covadonga became the symbol of Christian resistance to Islam. Also to those who we're attribited to Pelayo, that would achieve the salvation of Spain.
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In recognition of the miraculous intercession of Our Lady, King Alfonso I the Catholic commanded a chapel be built on the site in honor of Our Lady of Covadonga.
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The muslim forced Pelayo to surrender. To give up on the battle. Pelayo responded with:“I will not associate with the Arabs in friendship nor will I submit to their authority…for we confide in the mercy of the Lord that from this little hill that you see, the salvation of Spain (salus Spanie) and of the army of the Gothic people will be restored…. Hence we spurn this multitude of pagans and do not fear [them].”
