Marian devotion
Our Lady of Fuensanta of Alcaudete
Advocación mariana de Alcaudete (Andalucía)
✔ Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of Fuensanta is the patron saint of Alcaudete (Jaén), venerated in the town since the early years of the Christian reconquest. According to oral tradition, the beginning of her devotion is associated with a miracle that occurred on the outskirts of the town during military confrontations, at the site where her hermitage was later built.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of Fuensanta is the patron saint of Alcaudete (Jaén), venerated in the town since the early years of the Christian reconquest. According to oral tradition, the beginning of her devotion is associated with a miracle that occurred on the outskirts of the town during military confrontations, at the site where her hermitage was later built.
The image and the sanctuary
She is venerated in her hermitage of Fuensanta in Alcaudete. The town considers her its patron saint and perpetual mayoress, and the image is crowned.
Patronage and coronation
Patron saint of Alcaudete. The image is known as the Crowned One.
Celebration and devotion
Alcaudete celebrates its patron saint during its April and August festivals. Devotion to her is a defining characteristic of the town.
Link with the Rosary
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