Our Lady of Peace of Medina Sidonia

Marian devotion

Our Lady of Peace of Medina Sidonia

Advocación mariana de Medina Sidonia (Andalucía)
✔ 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

Lugar: Medina Sidonia (Andalucía, España)
Fiesta: 12 de agosto

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.

Patronage and coronation

Patron saint of Medina Sidonia by papal bull of Pope Pius VII (1802).

Celebration 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 with 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

Offer a simple prayer to this Marian devotion. Pray a Hail Mary for Spain and for world peace.

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Fuentes: tradición del santuario, información diocesana y Wikipedia en español. La distinción entre la piedad popular y la historia eclesial documentada es propia de esta ficha; los relatos extraordinarios se presentan como devoción y no como pronunciamiento doctrinal.

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