Marian devotion
Our Lady of Remedies of Antequera
Marian Advocation of Antequera (Andalusia)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of Remedies is the patron saint of Antequera (Málaga). A pious legend attributes her arrival to the apostle James himself, who is said to have brought her to the city to protect it from all evil; from the beginning, the people showed her great devotion.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of Remedies is the patron saint of Antequera (Málaga). A pious legend attributes her arrival to the apostle James himself, who is said to have brought her to the city to protect it from all evil; from the beginning, the people showed her great devotion.
The image and the sanctuary
She is venerated in the Church of Our Lady of Remedies, a former convent in the city. Antequera has considered her its Perpetual Mayoress since 1984.
Sponsorship and coronation
Patron saint of Antequera since 1546. She was canonically crowned on September 10, 1922.
Party and devotion
Its patron saint festivities honor the Virgin of Los Remedios, the Marian heart of Antequera. Devotion to her is a defining characteristic of the town.
Link to the Rosary
Mary is the "remedy" for all evil because she brings us the Savior; the Rosary places in her hands, decade by decade, every wound that needs healing.
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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