Marian devotion
Our Lady of the Conception of Puebla de la Calzada
Marian Invocation of Puebla de la Calzada (Extremadura)
Recognized by the Church
The Immaculate Conception (La Purísima) is the patron saint of Puebla de la Calzada (Badajoz), in the Vegas Bajas region. Her veneration has been documented since ancient times, sustained by the mayors who safeguarded and promoted devotion to the Immaculate Conception.
Main data
Origin and history
The Immaculate Conception (La Purísima) is the patron saint of Puebla de la Calzada (Badajoz), in the Vegas Bajas region. Her veneration has been documented since ancient times, sustained by the mayors who safeguarded and promoted devotion to the Immaculate Conception.
The image and the sanctuary
It is venerated in its chapel of the Conception, built in the 18th century on top of an earlier one from 1605.
Sponsorship and coronation
Patron saint of Puebla de la Calzada. No canonical coronation is recorded.
Party and devotion
Her feast day is December 8th, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Devotion to their patron saint is one of the town's most cherished traditions.
Link to the Rosary
Praying the Rosary before the Immaculate Conception of Puebla de la Calzada is to contemplate the one full of grace, conceived without sin, model of every soul that wants to belong entirely to God.
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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