Marian devotion
Our Lady of Montevirna of Villalba de los Barros
Marian Invocation of Villalba de los Barros (Extremadura)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of Montevirna is the patron of Villalba de los Barros (Badajoz). Around 1568, a monastery was erected and served as a hermitage of the patron and a convent of Franciscan friars, who kept it until the 19th century.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of Montevirna is the patron of Villalba de los Barros (Badajoz). Around 1568, a monastery was erected and served as a hermitage of the patron and a convent of Franciscan friars, who kept it until the 19th century.
The image and the sanctuary
It is venerated in the holy monastery of Montevirna, a historical set of the Land of Barros.
Sponsorship and coronation
Patrona de Villalba de los Barros. No canonical coronation.
Party and devotion
His patron parties are held on 7 and 8 September, around the Nativity of the Virgin. The devotion to his patron is one of the most loved signs of the people.
Link to the Rosary
To go up to Montevirna praying the Rosary is to seek the Mother on the mountain, like so many pilgrims who over the centuries have scattered their Avemarias there.
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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