Virgin of the Assumption

Advocación mariana de Bocairent (Comunitat Valenciana)

The owner of the Archaebral church of Bocarent, described as the most visible symbol of the municipality, built in 1516 on the site of the ancient Andalusian alcázar. Originally built in Gothic style and later adapted to the Baroque, it houses works by Juan de Juanes, José Segrelles and Joaquín Sorolla. The main major parties of Bocarent are held in February in honor of San Blas, declared of National Tourist Interest, but the Assumption is the parish headline.

Main data

Origin and history

The owner of the Archaebral church of Bocarent, described as the most visible symbol of the municipality, built in 1516 on the site of the ancient Andalusian alcázar. Originally built in Gothic style and later adapted to the Baroque, it houses works by Juan de Juanes, José Segrelles and Joaquín Sorolla. The main major parties of Bocarent are held in February in honor of San Blas, declared of National Tourist Interest, but the Assumption is the parish headline.

The image and the sanctuary

Iglesia Arciprestal de Bocairent (La Vall d’Albaida, Valencia), edificada en 1516 sobre el alcázar andalusí. Alberga obras de Juan de Juanes, Segrelles y Sorolla.

Sponsorship and coronation

Parish title of Bocarent. No canonical coronation.

Party and devotion

August 15.

Link to the Rosary

In the sources consulted there is no specific link of this advocation to the Rosary.