Marian devotion
Our Lady of the Head of Cazorla
Marian title of Cazorla (Andalusia)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of the Head is the patron saint of Cazorla (Jaén), in the mountain range of the same name. The devotion, derived from the great Jaén devotion in Andújar, probably dates back to the end of the 16th century and became firmly established in the 17th.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of the Head is the patron saint of Cazorla (Jaén), in the mountain range of the same name. The devotion, derived from the great Jaén devotion in Andújar, probably dates back to the end of the 16th century and became firmly established in the 17th.
The image and the sanctuary
It is venerated in its hermitage of the Virgin of the Head of Cazorla.
Sponsorship and coronation
Patron saint of Cazorla. No canonical coronation is recorded.
Party and devotion
Each year, the pilgrimage brings together the people of Cazorla to celebrate the patron saint of the mountains. Devotion to her is a defining characteristic of the town.
Link to the Rosary
Climbing the mountain in pursuit of the Virgin of the Head is an image of the Rosary: a climb of Hail Marys that leads, step by step, to the encounter with the Mother.
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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