Marian devotion
Our Lady of the Light of Alconchel
Marian Invocation of Alconchel (Extremadura)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of Light is the patron of Alconchel (Badajoz), in line with Portugal. The most venerated image of the village, its sculpture dates back to the 16th century.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of Light is the patron of Alconchel (Badajoz), in line with Portugal. The most venerated image of the village, its sculpture dates back to the 16th century.
The image and the sanctuary
It is venerated in Alconchel; the size of the Virgin of Light is from the 16th century.
Sponsorship and coronation
Alconchel's boss. No canonical coronation.
Party and devotion
His parties honor the Virgin of Light, mother and patron of the villa. Devotion to his patron is a sign of the identity of the people.
Link to the Rosary
Mary is aurora that brings the Light, which is Christ. To pray the Rosary before the Virgin of Light is to let it light in the midst of the shadows of the road.
A flower for the Virgin
It offers a simple prayer to this advocation. Pray a Hail Mary for Spain and for the peace of the world.
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