Marian devotion
Our Lady of Peace of Medina Sidonia
Marian Advocation of Medina Sidonia (Andalusia)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of Peace is the patron saint of Medina Sidonia (Cádiz). Her patronage was granted by Pope Pius VII through a papal bull dated August 20, 1802, presented to the City Council on October 21 of the same year.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of Peace is the patron saint of Medina Sidonia (Cádiz). Her patronage was granted by Pope Pius VII through a papal bull dated August 20, 1802, presented to the City Council on October 21 of the same year.
The image and the sanctuary
She is venerated in the main parish church of Santa María la Coronada in Medina Sidonia. The city considers her its Perpetual Mayoress.
Sponsorship and coronation
Patron saint of Medina Sidonia by papal bull of Pope Pius VII (1802).
Party and devotion
Her feast day, August 12th, renews the city's vow to its patron saint each year. Devotion to her is a defining characteristic of the town.
Link to the Rosary
The peace that Mary gives is that of the risen Christ; praying the Rosary is letting that peace, mystery by mystery, calm the heart.
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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