Marian devotion
Our Lady of the Forge of El Escorial
Advocación mariana de El Escorial (Comunidad de Madrid)
✔ Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of La Herrería is the patron saint of the town of El Escorial (Madrid). The first mention of her patronage dates from September 21, 1654. Devotion to her is practiced in the La Herrería forest, at the foot of the monastery.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of La Herrería is the patron saint of the town of El Escorial (Madrid). The first mention of her patronage dates from September 21, 1654. Devotion to her is practiced in the La Herrería forest, at the foot of the monastery.
The image and the sanctuary
It is venerated in El Escorial; it is a much-loved dressed image, linked to the forest of La Herrería.
Patronage and coronation
Patron saint of the town of El Escorial since 1654. No canonical coronation is recorded.
Celebration and devotion
Its pilgrimage, a Festival of Regional Tourist Interest, is celebrated on the first Sunday of September. Devotion is a defining characteristic of the town.
Link with the Rosary
In the forest, far from the noise, the soul finds Mary; the Rosary is that serene walk among trees where each Hail Mary is shade and rest.
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