Marian devotion
Maria Sínsima de la Esperanza Macarena de Madrid
Marian devotion of Madrid (Community of Madrid)
Recognized by the Church
La Esperanza Macarena de Madrid is the holder of the Brotherhood of the Great Power and the Esperanza Macarena, founded on July 16, 1940 by a group of Sevillans living in the capital, years before their cofrades. Its first seat was the parish of Santa Cruz (street of Atocha) and since 1978 it has been located in the Royal Collegiate and Basilica of San Isidro.
Main data
Origin and history
La Esperanza Macarena de Madrid is the holder of the Brotherhood of the Great Power and the Esperanza Macarena, founded on July 16, 1940 by a group of Sevillans living in the capital, years before their cofrades. Its first seat was the parish of Santa Cruz (street of Atocha) and since 1978 it has been located in the Royal Collegiate and Basilica of San Isidro.
The image and the sanctuary
It is venerated in the Royal Collegiate of San Isidro in Madrid, along with Our Father Jesus of Great Power.
Sponsorship and coronation
Marian Advocation (Dolorosa) of Madrid. Coronated image.
Party and devotion
It processes on Holy Thursday through the streets of Madrid de los Austrias. Devotion is a sign of the identity of the place.
Link to the Rosary
The Macarena Hope teaches that crying with Mary is not despair, but hope; the Rosary holds that hope, painful mystery after glorious mystery.
A flower for the Virgin
It offers a simple prayer to this advocation. Pray a Hail Mary for Spain and for the peace of the world.
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