Marian devotion
Our Lady of the Kings of Iron
Marian title of Valverde (El Hierro) (Canary Islands)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of Kings is the patron of the island of El Hierro. In 1741 a terrible drought plagued the island; the herreños requested the intercession of the Virgin and took her in procession to Valverde. Then a torrential rain fell and, in gratitude for that miracle, she was proclaimed patron of the island.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of Kings is the patron of the island of El Hierro. In 1741 a terrible drought plagued the island; the herreños requested the intercession of the Virgin and took her in procession to Valverde. Then a torrential rain fell and, in gratitude for that miracle, she was proclaimed patron of the island.
The image and the sanctuary
Se venera en su Santuario Insular, en La Dehesa de Sabinosa. La isla guarda «El Voto»: trasladarla desde su ermita hasta Valverde en señal de gratitud.
Sponsorship and coronation
Patron of the island of El Hierro since 1741.
Party and devotion
La célebre Bajada de la Virgen de los Reyes se celebra cada cuatro años, el primer sábado de julio, recorriendo en procesión los pueblos de la isla: «un Evangelio danzado». La devoción es una seña de identidad de la isla.
Link to the Rosary
Every four years an entire island walks with its Mother from people to people; the Rosary is that same descent made daily prayer: to go with Mary, step by step, through all corners of life.
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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