Marian devotion
Virgin of the Candelas
Marian title of San Fernando de Henares (Community of Madrid)
Patrona de San Fernando de Henares under the title of the Purification of Our Lady, popularly known as the "Virgin of Candelas." The devotion to Purification existed in the original core of the municipality before it became a Royal Site. The Brotherhood of the Candelas has been documented since 1792, linked to the employees of the Royal Factory of Paños founded by Fernando VI around 1746. The old image was burned during the Civil War (1936); it retains photographic documentation of 1904 that describes it as a baroque image with the Child in arms. The current image comes from the Olot (Gerona) workshops, in probable use since before 1954.
Main data
Origin and history
Patrona de San Fernando de Henares under the title of the Purification of Our Lady, popularly known as the "Virgin of Candelas." The devotion to Purification existed in the original core of the municipality before it became a Royal Site. The Brotherhood of the Candelas has been documented since 1792, linked to the employees of the Royal Factory of Paños founded by Fernando VI around 1746. The old image was burned during the Civil War (1936); it retains photographic documentation of 1904 that describes it as a baroque image with the Child in arms. The current image comes from the Olot (Gerona) workshops, in probable use since before 1954.
The image and the sanctuary
The image is venerated in the parish church of San Fernando de Henares. The Brotherhood of Jesus Yacent of Our Lady's Forgiveness and Purification - popularly known as "Sisterhood of the Candelas" - is the fellowship that keeps this devotion alive.
Sponsorship and coronation
Patrona de San Fernando de Henares. No canonical coronation.
Party and devotion
February 2 (Candelaria / Purification of the Virgin). As it is not a work holiday, the first weekend of February is currently held.
Link to the Rosary
The sources consulted do not show a specific or unique link between this devotion and the Rosary.
A flower for the Virgin
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