Our Lady of the Nativity

Marian title of Torrejón de la Calzada (Community of Madrid)

Torrejón de la Calzada. The municipality has two devotional references: San Sebastián, whose holiday on January 20 is the oldest documented (linked to a provision of Philip II of 1576), and Our Lady of Nativity, who formally appears as patron in official sources. The city hall has its major parties "Patronal Festivals in Honor to Our Lady of Nativity" and the Diocese of Getafe records it as such.

Main data

Origin and history

Torrejón de la Calzada. The municipality has two devotional references: San Sebastián, whose holiday on January 20 is the oldest documented (linked to a provision of Philip II of 1576), and Our Lady of Nativity, who formally appears as patron in official sources. The city hall has its major parties "Patronal Festivals in Honor to Our Lady of Nativity" and the Diocese of Getafe records it as such.

The image and the sanctuary

The image is venerated in the Church of San Cristóbal Martir, the 17th century building and the oldest of the municipality, located in the upper part of the town. The Brotherhood of Our Lady of Nativity, of a letifical character (of glory), is inscribed in the Diocese of Getafe.

Sponsorship and coronation

Torrejón de la Calzada. No canonical coronation.

Party and devotion

September 8 (Nativity of the Virgin Mary). The employers' parties are held around that date and extend for several weeks.

Link to the Rosary

The sources consulted do not show a specific or unique link between this devotion and the Rosary.