Marian devotion
Our Lady of Charity of Villarrobledo
Marian title of Villarrobledo (Castilla-La Mancha)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of Charity is the patron of Villarobledo (Albacete). The people proclaimed her as a patron in the general assembly of neighbors on 30 May 1773, a patronage confirmed by the Archbishop of Toledo in 1777.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of Charity is the patron of Villarobledo (Albacete). The people proclaimed her as a patron in the general assembly of neighbors on 30 May 1773, a patronage confirmed by the Archbishop of Toledo in 1777.
The image and the sanctuary
It is venerated in his sanctuary of Our Lady of Charity, whose origins go back to the 15th century.
Sponsorship and coronation
Patrona de Villarrobledo since 1773. It was crowned canonically in 1988, in a massive event that brought together 30,000 people.
Party and devotion
His parties honor the Virgin of Charity, deeply rooted in the manchega villa. Devotion is a sign of the identity of the villa.
Link to the Rosary
«Caridad» es el nombre del amor que todo lo da; rezar el Rosario ante la Virgen de la Caridad es pedir a la Madre un corazón que ame como el suyo.
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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Si no encuentras la advocación mariana de tu ciudad o pueblo, cuéntanosla: la investigaremos para ubicarla y darla a conocer en este mapa del amor de la Madre por el mundo.
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