Marian devotion
Our Lady of Consolation of Zalamea de la Serena
Marian Advocation of Zalamea de la Serena (Extremadura)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of Consolation is the patron saint of Zalamea de la Serena (Badajoz), a town famous for its mayor and its classical theater. The devotion to Our Lady of Consolation, widespread in La Serena, expresses Mary as the comfort of the afflicted.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of Consolation is the patron saint of Zalamea de la Serena (Badajoz), a town famous for its mayor and its classical theater. The devotion to Our Lady of Consolation, widespread in La Serena, expresses Mary as the comfort of the afflicted.
The image and the sanctuary
It is venerated in Zalamea de la Serena. No detailed artistic description of the image is available.
Sponsorship and coronation
Patron saint of Zalamea de la Serena. No canonical coronation is recorded.
Party and devotion
Their patron saint festivities in honor of Our Lady of Consolation bring the whole town together. Devotion to their patron saint is one of the town's defining characteristics.
Link to the Rosary
The Rosary is prayed to the Mother of Consolation seeking comfort: each Hail Mary is like resting your head on the shoulder of the Mother who wipes away the tears 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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