Virgin of the Divine Pastor of Teulada

Marian title of Teulada (Comunitat Valenciana)

The Divine Pastor is the patron of Teulada, in the Upper Navy. The advocation, which represents the Virgin as a pastoralist with cays and sheep, was spread from the early 18th century by the cappuccino preacher Fra Isidoro of Seville (1662-1750), who had visions of the Virgin under this image in 1703 and promoted his devotion throughout Spain. In Teulada, devotion took root during the 17th and 18th centuries, without a foundational account of the municipality.

Main data

Origin and history

The Divine Pastor is the patron of Teulada, in the Upper Navy. The advocation, which represents the Virgin as a pastoralist with cays and sheep, was spread from the early 18th century by the cappuccino preacher Fra Isidoro of Seville (1662-1750), who had visions of the Virgin under this image in 1703 and promoted his devotion throughout Spain. In Teulada, devotion took root during the 17th and 18th centuries, without a foundational account of the municipality.

Image and sanctuary

The hermitage dedicated to the Divine Pastor is listed in the General Inventory of the Valencian Cultural Heritage. It is a one-ship building with a swordsman, built in masonry, one of the most characteristic heritage elements of the municipality of Teulada. The image presides over the main altar of the hermitage.

Sponsorship and coronation

Teulada's patron. The fellowship of the Divine Pastor has documented historical origin and organizes annual patron parties. No canonical coronation.

Party and devotion

The employers' parties are held at first weekend of Augustwith procession, solemn mass and popular acts of La Marina Alta.

Link to the Rosary

The iconography of the Divine Pastor is eminently Marian and pastoral. The devotion to the Rosary is present in the life of the fellowship of Teulada, especially in October.