Virgin of Encina

Marian title of Hoyo de Manzanares (Community of Madrid)

Main title of Hoyo de Manzanares, also formerly called 'Virgin of the Hoyo'. The original parish church was dedicated to it since the 15th century (built of Berrocal stone, finished with swordsman and bells in the 17th century). The first documentary constancy of the festive tradition of La Caldereta - thanksgiving to the Virgin for the crops - dates from 1767, although it is considered earlier, possibly linked to the medieval segovian pastors.

Main data

Origin and history

Main title of Hoyo de Manzanares, also formerly called 'Virgin of the Hoyo'. The original parish church was dedicated to it since the 15th century (built of Berrocal stone, finished with swordsman and bells in the 17th century). The first documentary constancy of the festive tradition of La Caldereta - thanksgiving to the Virgin for the crops - dates from 1767, although it is considered earlier, possibly linked to the medieval segovian pastors.

The image and the sanctuary

Image venerated in the parish or main hermitage of Hoyo de Manzanares, in the region of the Northern Metropolitan Area (Community of Madrid).

Sponsorship and coronation

Hoyo Patron of Manzanares. No canonical coronation.

Party and devotion

Segundo fin de semana de agosto.

Link to the Rosary

The sources consulted do not show a specific or unique link between this devotion and the Rosary.