Marian devotion
Our Lady of Fatima of Villanueva del Fresno
Marian title of Villanueva del Fresno (Extremadura)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of Fatima is the patron of Villanueva del Fresno (Badajoz), in line with Portugal. His hermitage was inaugurated in 1977, an expression of the strong fatigue devotion of the area, so close to Portugal.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of Fatima is the patron of Villanueva del Fresno (Badajoz), in line with Portugal. His hermitage was inaugurated in 1977, an expression of the strong fatigue devotion of the area, so close to Portugal.
The image and the sanctuary
It is venerated in its Fatima hermitage, opened on 29 May 1977.
Sponsorship and coronation
The patron of Villanueva del Fresno. No canonical coronation.
Party and devotion
His feast is held on May 13, the memory of the apparitions of Fatima. Devotion to his patron is one of the identity signs of the people.
Link to the Rosary
So close to Fatima, Villanueva del Fresno makes her own the message of the Virgin: to pray the Rosary for conversion and peace, trusting in the triumph of her Immaculate Heart.
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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