Marian devotion
Our Lady of Health of Elda
Marian Advocation of Elda (Valencia Community)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of Health is the patron saint of Elda (Alicante), in the Vinalopó Mitjà region. Her invocation by this name has a history of more than three and a half centuries in the city.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of Health is the patron saint of Elda (Alicante), in the Vinalopó Mitjà region. Her invocation by this name has a history of more than three and a half centuries in the city.
The image and the sanctuary
She is venerated in Elda; thousands of Elda residents accompany her in her procession on the big day.
Sponsorship and coronation
Patron saint of Elda. No canonical coronation is recorded.
Party and devotion
Its main day is September 8th, as part of the Elda town festival. Devotion is a defining characteristic of the town.
Link to the Rosary
Mary brings us Christ, the health of the world and medicine of the soul; the Rosary is the humble and constant remedy of those who trust in the Mother of Health.
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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