Our Lady of Finibus Terrae of Almond

Marian Advocation of Almond (Extremadura)
Recognized by the Church

Our Lady of Finibus Terrae (de los «confines de la tierra») es la patrona de Almendral (Badajoz), in the region of Olivenza. Su hermitageThe Mudejar style dates back to the 13th century, and from its construction until 1779 it was in charge of the Agustidae Finibusterre. The unique title evokes the end of the known world, in a land then border with Portugal.

Main data

Origin and history

Our Lady of Finibus Terrae (de los «confines de la tierra») es la patrona de Almendral (Badajoz), in the region of Olivenza. Su hermitageThe Mudejar style dates back to the 13th century, and from its construction until 1779 it was in charge of the Agustidae Finibusterre. The unique title evokes the end of the known world, in a land then border with Portugal.

The image and the sanctuary

The image is a Black Virgin, sculpture that could date from the 14th century (later mutilated and restored), declared Good interest / Spanish historical heritage. Se venera en la hermitage of Our Lady of Finibus Terrae, one of the most remarkable Marian mute sets in the area.

Sponsorship and coronation

Es Patron of Almondwith deep local devotion and own romance. There is no canonical coronation in the sources consulted.

Party and devotion

Almond honors his patron with rosemary and parties around the hermitage. The condition of a black Virgin and the antiquity of the size surround this advocation of an aura of honour and mystery, much loved by its people.

Link to the Rosary

«Finibus Terrae», los confines de la tierra: ningún rincón queda fuera del amor de María. Rezar el Rosario ante esta Virgen negra y antiquísima es recordar que la Madre alcanza hasta el último extremo del mundo y de nuestra vida, y que con cada Avemaría la acercamos a nuestra casa.