Marian devotion
Our Lady of Consolation of Osuna
Marian Advocation of Osuna (Andalusia)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of Consolation is the patron saint of Osuna (Seville). According to tradition, the image was brought from England by the Count of Ureña to save it from the destruction of images during the Anglican Reformation of Henry VIII.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of Consolation is the patron saint of Osuna (Seville). According to tradition, the image was brought from England by the Count of Ureña to save it from the destruction of images during the Anglican Reformation of Henry VIII.
The image and the sanctuary
It is venerated in its church in Osuna. No detailed artistic description of the image is available.
Sponsorship and coronation
Patron saint of Osuna, declared in 1624. There is no record of a canonical coronation.
Party and devotion
Since that year, there is evidence that the patron saint has been carried in procession through the streets on September 8th; she has been the patron saint for four centuries. Devotion to their patron saint is a defining characteristic of the town.
Link to the Rosary
Mary comforts her children like a mother; each Hail Mary of the Rosary is a comfort received and, at the same time, a word of comfort that we learn to bring to others.
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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