Marian devotion
Our Lady of Peace
Marian title of Alcobendas (Community of Madrid)
The Alcobendas Patron. The devotion dates back to the 15th century, when the image was brought to the municipality (1644 according to other sources). In 1677 the villa already had more than 100 devotees and 1,700 in the 18th century. Their parties are held on January 22.
Main data
Origin and history
The Alcobendas Patron. The devotion dates back to the 15th century, when the image was brought to the municipality (1644 according to other sources). In 1677 the villa already had more than 100 devotees and 1,700 in the 18th century. Their parties are held on January 22.
The image and the sanctuary
Image venerated in the parish or main hermitage of Alcobendas, in the region of Campina-Henares (Community of Madrid).
Sponsorship and coronation
The Alcobendas Patron. Canonical coronation in 1991.
Party and devotion
January 22.
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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