Marian devotion
Our Lady of Fuencisla
Marian devotion of Segovia (Castile and León)
Our Lady of Fuencisla is a venerated Marian devotion in Segovia. Precise historical and traditional details about her origin are not sufficiently detailed in the sources consulted, which remain incomplete on this point; however, her deep roots in Segovian devotion are evident in the veneration of her sanctuary on the outskirts of the city.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of Fuencisla is a venerated Marian devotion in Segovia. Precise historical and traditional details about her origin are not sufficiently detailed in the sources consulted, which remain incomplete on this point; however, her deep roots in Segovian devotion are evident in the veneration of her sanctuary on the outskirts of the city.
The image and the sanctuary
The image is venerated in the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Fuencisla, located on the outskirts of Segovia, next to the gorges of the Eresma River, in a place of great beauty at the foot of the cliffs.
Patronage and coronation
The official formulation of the patronage and a verifiable date of the canonical coronation are not detailed in the sources consulted, so both are noted as unavailable. Nevertheless, the Virgin of Fuencisla is a much-loved Marian devotion in the city of Segovia.
Celebration and devotion
The main festival is celebrated on September 25th, with a novena and a solemn procession. The devotion is deeply felt by the people of Segovia around her sanctuary on the banks of the Eresma River.
Link with the Rosary
No specific link between this devotion and the Rosary is found in the sources consulted.
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