Marian devotion
Our Lady of the Chestnut Grove of Castañar de Ibor
Marian title of Castañar de Ibor (Extremadura)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of Castañar is the patron saint of Castañar de Ibor (Cáceres), in the Villuercas-Ibores-Jara region. Her patronage, linked to the chestnut trees of the surrounding area, gives the town its name.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of Castañar is the patron saint of Castañar de Ibor (Cáceres), in the Villuercas-Ibores-Jara region. Her patronage, linked to the chestnut trees of the surrounding area, gives the town its name.
The image and the sanctuary
It is venerated in Castañar de Ibor. There is no readily available detailed artistic description of the image.
Sponsorship and coronation
Patron saint of Castañar de Ibor. No canonical coronation is recorded.
Party and devotion
Its main festival is celebrated on August 15th, around the Feast of the Assumption. Devotion to its patron saint is a defining characteristic of the town.
Link to the Rosary
Among the chestnut trees of the Villuercas, the Virgin gathers the prayer of the Rosary like one who gathers the fruit: each Hail Mary, a chestnut of love offered to the Mother.
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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