Marian devotion
Our Lady the Greater of Sigüenza
Marian title of Sigüenza (Castilla-La Mancha)
Recognized by the Church
The Virgin of La Mayor is the main patron saint of Sigüenza (Guadalajara), an episcopal city in the Alcarria region. It is a Romanesque image carved from cypress wood, brought to Sigüenza around 1124 by Bishop Bernardo de Agén, conqueror and restorer of the diocese.
Main data
Origin and history
The Virgin of La Mayor is the main patron saint of Sigüenza (Guadalajara), an episcopal city in the Alcarria region. It is a Romanesque image carved from cypress wood, brought to Sigüenza around 1124 by Bishop Bernardo de Agén, conqueror and restorer of the diocese.
The image and the sanctuary
She is venerated in the cathedral of Sigüenza; she watches over the city along with Saint Librada, co-patron saint.
Sponsorship and coronation
Main patron saint of Sigüenza. No canonical coronation is recorded.
Party and devotion
The novena and feast day are celebrated from August 11th to 19th, with the main day being the Sunday following the Assumption. This devotion is a defining characteristic of the town.
Link to the Rosary
"The Greatest," because only God is greater than her; the Rosary magnifies the soul by making it small before Mary, the humblest and highest of creatures.
A flower for the Virgin
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