Marian devotion
Our Lady of Solitude of Cuacos de Yuste
Marian Invocation of Cuacos de Yuste (Extremadura)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of Solitude is the patron saint of Cuacos de Yuste (Cáceres), a village in La Vera near the Yuste Monastery. Her image, in the Herrerian style, dates from the 17th century.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of Solitude is the patron saint of Cuacos de Yuste (Cáceres), a village in La Vera near the Yuste Monastery. Her image, in the Herrerian style, dates from the 17th century.
The image and the sanctuary
It is venerated in the hermitage of La Soledad; the image, in the Herrerian style of the 17th century, is moved to the parish church for its festivities.
Sponsorship and coronation
Patron saint of Cuacos de Yuste. No canonical coronation is recorded.
Party and devotion
Their festivities honor Our Lady of Solitude, with the procession of her image from the hermitage to the parish church. Devotion to their patron saint is a defining characteristic of the town.
Link to the Rosary
In the solitude of Mary, after the cross, the Rosary learns to wait with her, in silence and faith, for the joy of the Resurrection.
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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