Marian devotion
Our Lady of Carmen de Barbate
Marian Advocation of Barbate (Andalusia)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of Carmen is the patron of Barbate (Cadiz), a people of the sea par excellence, where devotion to the patron of the sailors was rooted long before their official recognition.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of Carmen is the patron of Barbate (Cadiz), a people of the sea par excellence, where devotion to the patron of the sailors was rooted long before their official recognition.
The image and the sanctuary
It's venerated in Barbate. The villa is for Mayor Perpetua.
Sponsorship and coronation
Patrona de Barbate, recognized in 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI; Mayor Perpetua since 9 April 2011.
Party and devotion
Its great day is July 16, with the emotional maritime procession of the Virgin of Carmen. Devotion is a sign of the identity of the people.
Link to the Rosary
In the sea of Barbate, the sailors entrust their lives to the Virgin of Carmen; the Rosary is the network of prayer that is thrown into heaven and is full of grace.
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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