Marian devotion
Our Lady of Sorrows of Ayamonte
Advocación mariana de Ayamonte (Andalucía)
✔ Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of Sorrows is the patron saint of Ayamonte (Huelva), at the mouth of the Guadiana River. After the great Lisbon earthquake of 1755, which shook the entire coast, popular devotion culminated in her official proclamation as patron saint on January 11, 1756.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of Sorrows is the patron saint of Ayamonte (Huelva), at the mouth of the Guadiana River. After the great Lisbon earthquake of 1755, which shook the entire coast, popular devotion culminated in her official proclamation as patron saint on January 11, 1756.
The image and the sanctuary
She is venerated in her parish church in Ayamonte, from where she is brought down from her niche for the festivities. The city has considered her its Perpetual Mayoress since 1991.
Patronage and coronation
Patron saint of Ayamonte since 1756. She was canonically crowned in 1992.
Celebration and devotion
Each year, the town's patron saint festivities renew Ayamonte's faith in the Virgin of Sorrows. This devotion is a defining characteristic of the town.
Link with the Rosary
From the trembling of the earth to the trembling of the soul, Mary sustains her children at the foot of the cross; the sorrowful mysteries of the Rosary teach us to remain, like her, standing firm in anguish.
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