Marian devotion
Santa María de las Nieves de Ibiza
Marian title of Ibiza (Eivissa) (Balearic Islands)
Recognized by the Church
Santa María de las Nieves is the patron of Ibiza and Formentera since 1235, when Christian troops reconquered the island. They dedicated a chapel with this advocation to the highest part of the city, having it as Mother and protector of both islands.
Main data
Origin and history
Santa María de las Nieves is the patron of Ibiza and Formentera since 1235, when Christian troops reconquered the island. They dedicated a chapel with this advocation to the highest part of the city, having it as Mother and protector of both islands.
The image and the sanctuary
It is venerated in the Cathedral of Santa María de las Nieves, on the top of Dalt Vila, the walled old town of Ibiza.
Sponsorship and coronation
Patron of Ibiza and Formentera since 1235.
Party and devotion
His holiday is celebrated on August 5, the day of the Virgin of the Snow. Devotion is a sign of the island's identity.
Link to the Rosary
The snow of August, a Roman miracle that gave rise to this advocation, recalls that with God nothing is impossible; the Rosary covers the soul, Avemaría a Avemaría, of the serene whiteness of Mary.
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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