Marian devotion
Our Lady of the Carmen of Estepona
Marian title of Estepona (Andalusia)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of Carmen is the patron of Estepona (Málaga), a marine villa of the Costa del Sol. It was formerly Santa María de los Remedios, whose procession was held on August 15.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of Carmen is the patron of Estepona (Málaga), a marine villa of the Costa del Sol. It was formerly Santa María de los Remedios, whose procession was held on August 15.
The image and the sanctuary
It is venerated in the parish of Our Lady of Carmen of Estepona.
Sponsorship and coronation
Estepona's patron since 1990. No canonical coronation.
Party and devotion
Its holiday is on July 16, with a maritime procession of the Virgin of Carmen. Devotion is a sign of the identity of the people.
Link to the Rosary
The scapular of Carmen is like a Rosary made a habit; in a people of the sea, to pray it is to cast the anchor of the soul in Mary, Star of the seas.
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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