Marian devotion
Our Lady of the Carmen de Cuevas del Almanzora
Marian title of Cuevas del Almanzora (Andalusia)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of Carmen is the patron of Cuevas del Almanzora (Almeria), venerated with fervor throughout the ancient mining region of Almanzora. The image is the work of the decimononic sculptor Francisco Bellver, of high quality and sacred anointing.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of Carmen is the patron of Cuevas del Almanzora (Almeria), venerated with fervor throughout the ancient mining region of Almanzora. The image is the work of the decimononic sculptor Francisco Bellver, of high quality and sacred anointing.
The image and the sanctuary
It is venerated in Cuevas del Almanzora; the size of the 19th century is by Francisco Bellver.
Sponsorship and coronation
Patrona de Cuevas del Almanzora since 1888, by decree of Pope Leo XIII. It was canonically crowned in 2014.
Party and devotion
His parties honor the Virgin of Carmen, who walks the streets on the knees of neighbors and devout comarcas. Devotion to his patron is a sign of the identity of the people.
Link to the Rosary
The scapular of Carmen is a Rosary made habit: a sign of belonging to Mary. To pray the Rosary is to dress each day of that same maternal amparo.
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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