Marian Advocations of Spain
The Spanish geography is sown with Marian shrines: each region has its Mother.
Marian Wonders and Anecdotes of Spain
Spain is the land of Mary as few. Here are some of your jewels:
- El Pilar (Zaragoza) - according to tradition, it is the first Marian apparition of historyThe Virgin, still alive in Jerusalem, appeared in mortal flesh to the apostle James on the banks of the Ebro by the year 40, leaving him a column of jasper. Patron of Hispanity.
- Montserrat (Cataluña) — la Moreneta, found according to tradition in a mountain cave by pastors guided by lights and songs from the sky; patron of Catalonia.
- Guadalupe (Extremadura) - his image was found by Pastor Gil Cordero; Jeronimo sanctuary linked to the discovery of America (there the first indigenous were baptized).
- Covadonga (Asturias) — la Rine of the cave, to whose protection is attributed the beginning of the Reconquist with Don Pelayo in 722.
- El Rocío (Almonte) — la Blanca Paloma, found in a tree of the coto de Doñana, center of the largest Romeria in Spain.
- La Almudena (Madrid) - his image, hidden in the wall during the Muslim rule, was refound after the reconquest of the city when a piece of the wall collapsed leaving it in sight, with two candles still on.
- La Candelaria (Tenerife) - patron of the Canary Islands; according to tradition, her image came by sea and was found by two Guanches pastors before the conquest, even pagans.
- Los Desamparados (Valencia) y la Macarena (Sevilla) - the heart of the popular devotion of the Mediterranean and the Andalusian Holy Week.
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Virgin of the Pilar
The Virgin of Pilar is one of the Marian asvocations of the Catholic Church. According to tradition, it dates back to the year 40, linked to the Apostle James in Zaragoza. Its main center of worship is the Basilica Cathedral of the Pilar of Zaragoza.
"Sign me as the pillar upon which she sits, Mary holds the faith of those who welcome her.
"Virgin of the Pilar, column of our faith,
support those who hesitate and comfort those who suffer.
Keep us always under your mantle. Amen.
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Our Lady of Almudena
Saint Mary of Almudena or Our Lady of Almudena is a Marian advocation of the Virgin Mary. She is the patron of the Archdiocese of Madrid and is venerated in the Cathedral of Santa María de la Almudena. His holiday is held on November 9.
"Mother of Madrid, receive under your protection those who walk through their streets seeking comfort.
- Santa María de la Almudena, patron and mother,
watch over your city and those who trust it.
Take us by the hand to your Son. Amen.
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Virgin of Covadonga
The Virgin of Covadonga, popularly known as La Santina, is an image of the Virgin Mary in the Holy Cave of Covadonga, in the council of Cangas de Onís (Asturias). He has been a patron of the Principality of Asturias since 1968 and a patron of Oviedo and his diocese since 1630.
The Santina, sweet and close, gathers in her cave the prayers of those who come to her with trust as a son.
Santina de Covadonga, Mother of Asturias,
guard your people and guide our steps.
Acogens in your Santa Cueva. Amen.
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Virgin of the Rocío
The Virgin of the Rocío, also known as the Blanca Paloma or the Queen of the Marismas, is venerated in the sanctuary of the village of El Rocío (Almonte, Huelva) and is patron of that municipality. It was canonically crowned in 1919. The Romeria del Rocío takes place in Pentecost time and brings together hundreds of thousands of devotees.
"Blanco Paloma, joy of the way, brings together his devotees in the same faith that is made a feast and prayer.
"Queen of the Marsh, White Paloma,
He accompanies our walk and kindles faith in us.
Llévanos and Hijo Jesús here. Amene.
Esperanza Macarena
Mary Most Holy of Hope Macarena is a venerated Marian advocation in the basilica of the Macarena, in the Sevillian district of San Gil. His party is held on December 18. It appears represented with five tears of rock glass, gift of the bullfighter Joselito el Gallo, great benefactor of the image.
"Hope never forgets: the Macarena rinses the tears of its people and holds it in confidence.
"Esperanza Macarena, mother of Seville,
You who cry with the suffering, hold our hope.
Don't let us fail. Amen.
Triana's Hope
Our Lady of the Hope of Triana is venerated by the Brotherhood of the Hope of Triana, a co-fraternity of the Triana district in Seville. It is one of the most loved images of the city, popularly known as the Queen of Triana, based in the chapel of the Marineros. He does his penance station in the morning of Good Friday.
The Queen of Triana accompanies the neighborhood in its joys and tidings, living hope by the river.
"Our Lady of the Hope of Triana,
Mother of the sailor people, guide us on the journey of life.
Take us to good port. Amen.
Virgin of Carmen
Virgen del Carmen is the common name of Santa María del Monte Carmelo, one of the asvocations of the Virgin Mary. His name comes from his veneration on Mount Carmelo, in the Holy Land, near Haifa. His devotion has been spread throughout the world by the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the Carmelite.
The Virgin of Carmen guides her children to the safe port of Heaven.
♪ Virgin of Carmen, flower of Carmel,
Cover us with your scapular and guide us through the sea of life.
Be our cover in the final hour. Amen.
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Our Lady of Begoña
Our Lady of Begoña or Mother of God of Begoña is a Marian advocation originating from the prechurch of Begoña, today belonging to Bilbao. He was declared canonically patron of Vizcaya in 1903 by Pius X, and his holiday is held on October 11.
Amatxu of Begoña, a close mother, welcomes from her hill the prayers of a whole town.
"Our Lady of Begoña, mother of Vizcaya,
keep your children and comfort the afflicted.
Keep us faithful to your Son. Amen.
Virgen de Montserrat
The Virgin of Montserrat, popularly known as La Moreneta, is the patron of Catalonia and one of the patron of the autonomous communities of Spain. The image is venerated in the Monastery of Montserrat, a symbol for Catalonia and a pilgrimage point for believers.
The Moreneta, embraced to its mountain, welcomes the pilgrim and raises him, with the rock, to the high.
🙏 Virgen de Montserrat, La Moreneta,
From your holy mountain watch over your children.
Lead us to your Son Jesus. Amen.
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Virgin of the Unprotected
The Virgin of the Desamparate (Mare de Déu dels Desamparats, popularly the Geperudetta) is an advocation of the Virgin Mary, patron of Valencia and of the Valencia Community with the Virgin of the Puig. His liturgical party is held on the Saturday before the second Sunday of May. It is represented with a sugar and with the Child Jesus in his arms, and its characteristic inclination ahead gave it the loving name of Geperudetta.
The mother of the homeless is inclined towards the little ones and no one who seeks it is left without protection.
"Our Lady of the Unprotected,
Mother of those who have nothing, welcome the forgotten.
Bend to our need. Amen.
Our Lady of the Angustias
The Virgin of the Angustias is a devotional image of the 16th century, attributed to the sculptor Gaspar Becerra. It has the patronage of the city of Granada and its archdiocese. The sculptural ensemble, composed of the image of the Virgin and the dead Christ, is venerated in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angustias of Granada.
"Mother who holds the dead Son in her lap, understands all pain and accompanies him tenderly.
"Virgin of the Angustias,
You who knew the greatest pain, comfort those who cry.
Hold our hope by the cross. Amen.
Virgin of the Head
The Virgin of the Head is an important Marian advocation venerated in the basilica of Our Lady of the Head. He is an honorary patron and mayor of Andújar, as well as a patron of the diocese of Jaén, a patronage granted by the bull of Pope Pius X in 1909.
"From its hill of Sierra Morena, the Virgin of the Head congregates the rosemary in the same faith that goes up the mountain.
"Virgin of the Head, mother of Andújar,
guide the rosemary and those who seek you.
Take us on the way to Heaven. Amen.
Virgin of the Way
The Virgin of the Way is venerated in the town of the same name, belonging to the municipality of Valverde de la Virgen, in the province of León, very close to the city of León.
In addition to the Way of Santiago, Mary accompanies the pilgrim and points to the true goal.
♪ Virgin of the Way,
He accompanies the pilgrims and those who seek their course.
Lead us to your Son. Amen.
Our Lady of Puy
Our Lady of the Puy, Saint Mary of the Puy or Virgin of the Puy is a Gothic size and advocation of the Virgin Mary, patron of Estella. The image is venerated in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Puy, on the top of the city. It was canonically crowned on 25 May 1958, and since then the patron party is held on 25 May.
"From the top of Estella, the Virgin of the Puy watches over her city and keeps her as an attentive mother.
"Virgin of the Puy, mother of Estella,
From your height take care of your children.
Raise us with you to Heaven. Amen.
Virgin of Lluc
The Virgin of Lluc, patron of Mallorca, is venerated in the shrine of Santa María de Lluc, located in the municipality of Escorca, in the heart of the mountain range of Tramontana. whose name comes from the Latin "Lucus," a sacred forest, is the place of pilgrimage par excellence of the island and the first Marian sanctuary of the Balearic Islands.
In its sacred forest, the Moreneta de Lluc receives the Mallorquin pilgrims as a waiting mother.
🙏 Virgen de Lluc, madre de Mallorca,
receive in your sanctuary all those who come to you.
Lead us to your Son Jesus. Amen.
Our Lady of the Good Aparecida
The Virgin of the Well Aparecida is patron of the diocese of Santander since her statement by Pope Pius X in 1905, as well as patron of the autonomous community of Cantabria. It is venerated in the Cantabrian municipality of Ampuero, in the region of Asón-Agüera.
"Mother of Cantabria, simple and welcoming, opens her sanctuary to those who go up for comfort.
"Our Lady of the Good Aparece,
the mother of Cantabria, watch over your children.
Always bring us closer to your Son. Amen.
Virgin of the Fuencisla
The Virgin of the Fuencysla or Our Lady of the Fuencysla is an advocation of the Virgin Mary venerated in Segovia, of which she is patron, as well as patron of the Community of the City and Land of Segovia. His party takes place on September 25, with a ninth in the Cathedral of Santa Maria de Segovia, after which the image is moved back to his Sanctuary.
In addition to the Aqueduct, the Fuencisla collects the affection of the Segovians who fire her until next year.
"Virgin of the Fuencysla, mother of Segovia,
keep your people and listen to their prayers.
Take us by your Son's hand. Amen.
Virgin of the Sagrarian
The Virgin of the Sagrarian is an ancient Marian advocation venerated in Toledo. Under this title of Mary Most Holy of the Sagrarian of Toledo, a brotherhood was also founded in Cadiz in the 18th century, based in the church of the Conversion of St. Paul, whose cult was maintained over time by various co-fradies.
"Mother of the Sagrarian, silent custody of faith, keep in her heart the prayers of her devotees.
- Our Lady of the Sagrarian,
faithful mother, keep the faith alive in your children.
Bring us closer to your Son in the Eucharist. Amen.
Virgin of Atocha
The Virgin of Atocha is an apvocation of the Virgin Mary whose image is found in the Royal Basilica of Our Lady of Atocha in Madrid. She is the oldest patron of the city and, since the 16th century, has been considered a protector of the kings of Spain and a patron of the monarchy.
The oldest patron of Madrid continues to watch, faithful and serene, for her city and its people.
"Our Lady of Atocha,
former mother of Madrid, she loves your people.
Lead us always to your Son. Amen.
Virgin of the Kings
The Virgin of the Kings is an advocation of the Virgin Mary venerated in Seville, of which she is patron together with her archdiocese. His feast is held on August 15, the day of the Assumption, with a massive procession. It was crowned canonically in 1904, the first Marian image of Andalusia to obtain this distinction. It is venerated in the Royal Chapel of the Cathedral of Seville.
"The Queen and mother of Seville, she walks her streets every August, receiving the love of a whole town.
"Virgin of the Kings, mother of Seville,
He reigns in our hearts and keeps your city.
Take us with you to glory. Amen.
Virgin of the Henar
Our Lady of El Henar or Virgin of El Henar is a Marian image that is venerated in the Sanctuary of Our Lady of El Henar, about 5 km from the villa of Cuéllar (Segovia). It has its name to the name "hay," a place populated in hay, and it celebrates its feast the Sunday before San Mateo with a large Romanesque.
In the midst of pine trees, the Virgin of the Henar brings together the rosemary in a rosemary that is a feast and faith.
"Virgin of the Henar,
Mother of Cuéllar, welcome your rosemary.
Lead us on your Son's way. Amen.
Our Lady of Candelaria
"The Morenita," venerated from before the conquest of Tenerife, unites the Christian faith with the memory of the Guanche people. General Patron of the Canary Islands.
"The Mother who has always accompanied her people.
"Our Lady of the Candelaria, Patron of the Canary Islands, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Rock of France
At the top of the saltina saw, Dominican sanctuary since the 15th century whose devotion came to America and the Philippines. Patron of the province of Salamanca (Paul VI, 1966).
To go up to the mountain to find the Mother: every prayer is a small pilgrimage.
"Our Lady of the Peña of France, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Oak
Patrona de Ponferrada and del Bierzo, found according to tradition in the trunk of an oak. Canonically crowned in 1908.
The near mother of the pilgrim of the Way of Santiago.
"Our Lady of Encine, patron of the Bierzo, pray for us.
Our Lady of Tape
La Mare de Déu de la Cinta: According to tradition, the Virgin gave a tape as a sign of protection over the city. Canonically crowned in 1923.
The Mother's tape: a simple sign of her amparo.
"Mare de Déu de la Cinta," pray for us.
Our Lady of La Vega
Santa María de la Vega presides over the Old Cathedral of Salamanca and opens the city's fairs every September. Pattern since 1618.
The Mother who watches over the city and its fields.
"Our Lady of the Vega, patron of Salamanca, pray for us.
Our Lady of Fuensanta
Born from a spring in the saw - the "holy fountain" - the bats entrust the city, the orchard and its crops. Canonically crowned in 1927.
- The Mother who watches over the earth and the water they give the bread.
"Our Lady of the Fuensana, patron of Murcia, pray for us.
Our Lady of Victory
His devotion was born with the incorporation of Málaga into the Corona de Castilla in 1487. She has since been venerated as a patron of the city.
"A sign of protection in the history of your people.
"Our Lady of Victory, patron of Malaga, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Meadow
Its basilica, covered in talaveran tiles, is "the Sixtin chapel of ceramics." His party sank its roots in the old "Mondas."
The beauty of art placed at the service of prayer.
"Our Lady of the Prado, patron of Talavera, pray for us.
The Divine Pastor of Souls
Mary as Pastora who takes care of souls, born in the Capuchin Sevilla (1703). Pattern of Cantillana and great devotion in Barquisimeto.
"The Mother who seeks and keeps every soul as the shepherd to her sheep.
"Divine Pastor of Souls, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Snows
One of the oldest Marian images of the Canary Islands. Every five years the entire island accompanies it in its famous Lustral Bajada.
"The Mother who goes down to her people and brings together an entire island.
"Our Lady of the Snow, patron of La Palma, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Merced
"La Mercè." From it was born the merchant order, dedicated to rescue captives. Patroness of Barcelona and protector of the prisoners and oppressed.
"Mother of mercy that frees you from every chain.
"Our Lady of the Merced, Mother of the captives, pray for us.
Our Lady of Aránzazu
"Arantzan zu?" "You, among the thorns?" Great Franciscan sanctuary in the Basque Country.
The Mother who bloom where it is least expected, among the thorns.
"Our Lady of Aránzazu, patron of Gipuzkoa, pray for us.
Our Lady of Stybaliz
Romanesque size venerated in a beautiful sanctuary of the 12th century. Canonically crowned in 1923 and patron of Álava.
Ο In the ancient stone, the always young faith of a people.
"Our Lady of Stybaliz, patron of Álava, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Lledó
La Mare de Déu del Lledó, found next to an almez by a farmer. Patrona de Castellón, crowned in 1924.
▪ Near mother of the city and garden.
Mare de Déu del Lledó, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Sea
She appeared on the beach of Torregarcía (1502), venerated in the Dominican sanctuary. Patron of Almería since 1806, crowned in 1951.
"The Star of the Sea" for the people of the sea.
"Virgin of the Sea, patron of Almería, pray for us.
Our Lady of Valvanera
Patrona de La Rioja, found according to tradition in the hole of an oak; its Benedictine monastery is the focus of pilgrimage from the Middle Ages.
- God seeks and finds the sinner to make him a pilgrim of his Mother.
"Our Lady of Valvanera, patron of La Rioja, pray for us.
Our Lady of Guadalupe of Extremadura
The "brunette" of the Royal Monastery of Guadalupe, Queen of Hispanity, was entrusted to it by kings and missionaries on the way to America. Rounded in 1928. (It's not the Mexican.)
- Mary accompanies the peoples who cross the sea with faith.
"Our Lady of Guadalupe, Queen of Hispanity, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Llanos
Santa María de los Llanos, found according to tradition in the Los Llanos area, chairs the cathedral of Albacete and brings the city together at its September Fair.
"The Mother is always where her people seek her with faith.
"Our Lady of the Llanos, patron of Albacete, pray for us.
Virgin Pilgrim
Patrona de Pontevedra and protector of the pilgrims from the Portuguese Way to Santiago; its sanctuary has a plant in the form of a Vieira, a Jacobeo symbol.
She walks with those who pilgrim to her Son.
"Virxe Pilgrim, join us on the way to your Son."
Our Lady of Health of Algemesi
Patrona de Algemesí; his party, with the Muixeranga and its dances, is recognized by UNESCO as the Inmaterial Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The whole people make a living offering to the Mother of Health.
"Mare de Déu de la Salut," pray for us.
Our Lady of the Arrixaca
The oldest Marian advocation of Murcia: a 13th century size that King Alfonso X the Wise chose as patron of the Kingdom.
She is the Lady of history and the root of the faith of the peoples.
- Santa Maria de la Arrixaca, pray for us.
Our Lady of Araceli
On the saw of Aras, Mary Most Holy of Araceli crown one of the highest points in the Cordoba countryside; patron of Lucena and the Andaluz countryside.
The higher the throne, the closer is the Mother of heaven.
Praise Mary of Araceli, pray for us.
Our Lady of Valme
From the cry of King Fernando III in the conquest of Seville - "Valame me, Lady!" - his title was born. Its October Romeria is a great Marian date from Andalusia.
Ο In the battle of life, the Mother is always worth her people.
Valme, ma'am! Our Lady of Valme, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Star
Under the title of the Star, Mary is invoked in several shrines of Spain as the light that guides the walker to Christ, echo of the ancient Stella Maris.
"Looking at the star, he invokes Mary" (Saint Bernardo).
"Our Lady of the Star, guide our steps to your Son. Amen.
Our Lady of the Sotherraña
Image found underground that named the great Spanish sanctuary founded by Queen Catherine of Lancaster in the early 15th century.
"The Mother hidden and found always sees for her.
"Our Lady of the Sotherraña, pray for us. Amen.
Our Lady of Tiscar
The "Covadonga Andaluza," patron of Quesada, venerated in a sanctuary at the foot of the Black Peña, next to the legendary Cueva del Agua, in the mountains of Cazorla.
"Mother of the Sierra, the refuge of the rosemary.
"Our Lady of Tiscar, Mother of the Sierra, pray for us. Amen.
Our Lady of the Ancient
The Virgin of the white rose, great Marian fresco of the Cathedral of Seville, linked by tradition to the conquest of the city by Fernando III, and origin of a devotion extended by America and Asia.
"Ancient in the centuries, always new Mother for each child.
"St. Mary of the Old, lead us to your Son Jesus. Amen.
Our Lady of the Sierra (Cabra)
Patrona de Cabra, venerated in a sanctuary at the top of the saw, more than a thousand meters high, one of the great Marian centers of the diocese of Córdoba.
"From the top of the mountain, the Mother watches over her people.
"Our Lady of the Sierra, Mother of Cabra, pray for us. Amen.
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