Marian devotion
Our Lady of the Beautiful of Fuente de Cantos
Advocación mariana de Fuente de Cantos (Extremadura)
✔ Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of La Hermosa is the patron saint of Fuente de Cantos (Badajoz), birthplace of the painter Zurbarán. She has been the town's patron saint since the 18th century, residing in her hermitage of La Hermosa; over time, she replaced the older devotion to Our Lady of La Granada, the patron saint of the parish church.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of La Hermosa is the patron saint of Fuente de Cantos (Badajoz), birthplace of the painter Zurbarán. She has been the town's patron saint since the 18th century, residing in her hermitage of La Hermosa; over time, she replaced the older devotion to Our Lady of La Granada, the patron saint of the parish church.
The image and the sanctuary
It is venerated in the hermitage of Our Lady of La Hermosa. The main parish church is dedicated to Our Lady of La Granada. A detailed artistic description of the image is not available.
Patronage and coronation
Patron saint of Fuente de Cantos since the 18th century. There is no record of a canonical coronation.
Celebration and devotion
Their festivals and pilgrimage honor Our Lady of the Beautiful as the mother and patron saint of the town. Devotion to their patron saint is one of the most cherished aspects of the town's identity.
Link with the Rosary
"All beautiful you are, Mary": the Rosary is contemplating that spotless beauty of the Mother, who in Fuente de Cantos is invoked as the Beautiful One.
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