Marian devotion
Mare de Déu de la Salut de Algemesí
Marian title of Algemesí (Valencia Community)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of Health is the patron saint of Algemesí (Valencia). Her festival, celebrated on September 7th and 8th, was declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2011, featuring traditional dances such as the Muixeranga, els Bastonets, la Carxofa, els Arquets, les Pastoretes, and els Tornejants.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of Health is the patron saint of Algemesí (Valencia). Her festival, celebrated on September 7th and 8th, was declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2011, featuring traditional dances such as the Muixeranga, els Bastonets, la Carxofa, els Arquets, les Pastoretes, and els Tornejants.
The image and the sanctuary
It is venerated in the Basilica of Sant Jaume in Algemesí. No detailed artistic description of the image is available.
Sponsorship and coronation
Patron saint of Algemesí. No canonical coronation is recorded.
Party and devotion
Its festival, on September 7th and 8th, is one of the most unique in the entire Valencian Community, recognized by UNESCO. Devotion is a defining characteristic of the city.
Link to the Rosary
Mary brings us Christ, the health of the world; on the feast of the Salut, the dances become prayer with the body, just as the Rosary makes prayer with the lips and the heart.
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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