Marian devotion
Our Lady of the Assumption
Marian title of Griñón (Community of Madrid)
Marian title to the parish of Griñón and patron of the municipality next to the Most Holy Christ Aparecido, which is the main civic pattern. The devotion to the Assumption of the Virgin in Griñón is inseparable from the parish church of the municipality, whose Marian advocation named the temple. The Aparecido Christ and the Virgin of the Assumption are the two devotional references of the municipality, both festivities being held at different times of the year.
Main data
Origin and history
Marian title to the parish of Griñón and patron of the municipality next to the Most Holy Christ Aparecido, which is the main civic pattern. The devotion to the Assumption of the Virgin in Griñón is inseparable from the parish church of the municipality, whose Marian advocation named the temple. The Aparecido Christ and the Virgin of the Assumption are the two devotional references of the municipality, both festivities being held at different times of the year.
The image and the sanctuary
The image is venerated in the parish church of Griñón, municipality of the region of the Sagra (Community of Madrid).
Sponsorship and coronation
Marian Patroness of the municipality. No canonical coronation.
Party and devotion
August 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Link to the Rosary
The sources consulted do not show a specific or unique link between this devotion and the Rosary.
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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