Marian devotion
Our Lady of Bethlehem of Palma del Río
Marian title of Palma del Río (Andalusia)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of Bethlehem is the patron of Palma del Río (Córdoba), in the confluence of the Genil with the Guadalquivir. In 1806, Pope Pius VII granted apostolic letters raising it to the honor of patron of the city.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of Bethlehem is the patron of Palma del Río (Córdoba), in the confluence of the Genil with the Guadalquivir. In 1806, Pope Pius VII granted apostolic letters raising it to the honor of patron of the city.
The image and the sanctuary
It is venerated in its hermitage of Bethlehem, declared sanctuary, on the outskirts of Palma del Río. The city has it as Mayor Perpetua and the image is crowned.
Sponsorship and coronation
Patrona de Palma del Río by apostolic letters of Pius VII (1806). Coronated image.
Party and devotion
His patron parties honor the Virgin of Bethlehem, Mother and patron of Palma del Río. Devotion is a sign of the identity of the people.
Link to the Rosary
Bethlehem is where the Bread became flesh; to pray the Rosary before the Virgin of Bethlehem is to contemplate the portal where Mary gave us the Savior of the world.
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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