Marian devotion
Our Lady of the Ceclavin Encinar
Marian title of Ceclavín (Extremadura)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of the Encinar is the patron of Ceclavín (Cáceres). His name evokes the burning where his hermitage rises, a couple of miles from the village.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of the Encinar is the patron of Ceclavín (Cáceres). His name evokes the burning where his hermitage rises, a couple of miles from the village.
The image and the sanctuary
It is venerated in the hermitage of Our Lady of the Ceclavín Encinar.
Sponsorship and coronation
Honorary patron and mayor of Ceclavín. No canonical coronation.
Party and devotion
His parties honor the Virgin of the Encinar, much loved by the ceclavineros. Devotion to his patron is a sign of the identity of the people.
Link to the Rosary
Among the oaks, like the simple faith of the people, the Rosary ascends to the Mother of the Encinar the prayer of her children.
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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