Marian devotion
Our Lady of Light of Malpartida de Plasencia
Marian Invocation of Plasency Maldeparture (Extremadura)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of Light is the patron saint of Malpartida de Plasencia (Cáceres). Devotion to her is celebrated with a pilgrimage to the "Charca Arroyo de la Luz" (Pond of Light Stream) and the procession of her image to the town.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of Light is the patron saint of Malpartida de Plasencia (Cáceres). Devotion to her is celebrated with a pilgrimage to the "Charca Arroyo de la Luz" (Pond of Light Stream) and the procession of her image to the town.
The image and the sanctuary
It is venerated in its hermitage of La Luz; during the festivities the image is moved to the church of San Juan Bautista.
Sponsorship and coronation
Patron saint of Malpartida de Plasencia. No canonical coronation is recorded.
Party and devotion
Their patron saint festivities are celebrated in early April with a pilgrimage. Devotion to their patron saint is a defining characteristic of the town.
Link to the Rosary
Mary is the dawn that brings the Light, which is Christ: praying the Rosary before the Virgin of Light is letting oneself be illuminated by her on the path.
A flower for the Virgin
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