Marian devotion
Our Lady of the Assumption of Valverde del Fresno
Marian title of Valverde del Fresno (Extremadura)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of the Assumption is the patron saint of Valverde del Fresno (Cáceres), in the Sierra de Gata, next to the border with Portugal.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of the Assumption is the patron saint of Valverde del Fresno (Cáceres), in the Sierra de Gata, next to the border with Portugal.
The image and the sanctuary
It is venerated in Valverde del Fresno. There is no readily available detailed artistic description of the image.
Sponsorship and coronation
Patron saint of Valverde del Fresno. No canonical coronation is recorded.
Party and devotion
Its festivities are celebrated on August 14th and 15th, around the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Devotion to its patron saint is a defining characteristic of the town.
Link to the Rosary
The Assumption crowns the Rosary in glory: before the Virgin of Valverde we contemplate the Mother taken to heaven, hope of her children.
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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