Marian devotion
Our Lady of Peace of Ronda
Marian title of Ronda (Andalusia)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of Peace is the patron saint of Ronda (Málaga). According to tradition, her image was brought to the city in the 14th century by King Alfonso XI, who carried it on his own horse during his Andalusian campaigns. It is venerated in the Church of Our Lady of Peace in the city.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of Peace is the patron saint of Ronda (Málaga). According to tradition, her image was brought to the city in the 14th century by King Alfonso XI, who carried it on his own horse during his Andalusian campaigns. It is venerated in the Church of Our Lady of Peace in the city.
The image and the sanctuary
She is venerated in the Church of Our Lady of Peace in Ronda. She is also considered the perpetual mayoress of the city.
Sponsorship and coronation
Patron saint of Ronda. She was canonically crowned in 1947.
Party and devotion
Every January 24th, Ronda devoutly celebrates the feast of its patron saint, the Virgin of Peace, who returns to her sanctuary after the novena. Devotion to its patron saint is a defining characteristic of the city.
Link to the Rosary
The peace that Mary gives is that of her resurrected Son; praying the Rosary before the Virgin of Peace of Ronda is asking, mystery by mystery, for that gift that the world cannot give.
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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