Marian worship
Our Lady of the Visitation of Garganta la Olla
Advocación mariana de Garganta la Olla (Extremadura)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of the Visitation is the patron saint of Garganta la Olla (Cáceres), a picturesque village in La Vera; Saint Lawrence the Martyr is the patron saint of its parish.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of the Visitation is the patron saint of Garganta la Olla (Cáceres), a picturesque village in La Vera; Saint Lawrence the Martyr is the patron saint of its parish.
The image and the sanctuary
It is venerated in Garganta la Olla. There is no readily available detailed artistic description of the image.
Sponsorship and coronation
Patron saint of Garganta la Olla. No canonical coronation is recorded.
Party and devotion
Their festivities honor the Virgin of the Visitation (Mary's visit to her cousin Saint Elizabeth). Devotion to their patron saint is a defining characteristic of the town.
Link to the Rosary
The Visitation is the second joyful mystery: praying the Rosary before this Virgin is to go out, like her, "hurry" to bring Christ and serve our neighbor.
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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