Marian worship
Our Lady of Victory of Trujillo
Advocación mariana de Trujillo (Extremadura)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of Victory is the patron saint of Trujillo (Cáceres). Tradition links her veneration to the Christian reconquest of the city in 1232, attributed to the Virgin's intercession, hence the title "Victory."
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of Victory is the patron saint of Trujillo (Cáceres). Tradition links her veneration to the Christian reconquest of the city in 1232, attributed to the Virgin's intercession, hence the title "Victory."
The image and the sanctuary
It is venerated in Trujillo. The image was canonically crowned on October 18, 1953, by the nuncio, Monsignor Cicognani.
Sponsorship and coronation
Patron saint of Trujillo. Canonical coronation: October 18, 1953.
Party and devotion
Its patron saint festivities are celebrated between the second half of August and the beginning of September. Devotion to its patron saint is a defining characteristic of the town.
Link to the Rosary
The Rosary is prayed to Our Lady of Victory as an act of thanksgiving: the true victory is that of Christ, achieved with Mary, over sin and death.
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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