Marian worship
Our Lady of the Rosary
Marian title of Torres de la Alameda (Madrid Community)
Patrona de Torres de la Alameda, with chapel dedicated in the 17th century within the parish church of the Asunción (Renaissance building of the 16th century). The original Baroque altarpiece was donated by cleric Claudio Sanz and Torres, who became bishop of Almería; it was destroyed during the Civil War. The current altarpiece was paid by the neighbors in the post-war.
Main data
Origin and history
Patrona de Torres de la Alameda, with chapel dedicated in the 17th century within the parish church of the Asunción (Renaissance building of the 16th century). The original Baroque altarpiece was donated by cleric Claudio Sanz and Torres, who became bishop of Almería; it was destroyed during the Civil War. The current altarpiece was paid by the neighbors in the post-war.
The image and the sanctuary
Imagen venerada en la parroquia o ermita principal de Torres de la Alameda, en la comarca de Corredor del Henares (Comunidad de Madrid).
Sponsorship and coronation
Patrona de Torres de la Alameda. No consta coronación canónica.
Party and devotion
Primer fin de semana de octubre.
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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