Marian devotion
Our Lady of the Sea of Benicarló
Marian Invocation of Benicarló (Valencia Community)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of the Sea (the Mare de Déu de la Mar) is the Marian patron of Benicarló (Castellón), a marine villa of the Baix Maestrat, where she shares the patronage with Saint Bartolomé and the saints Abdon and Senen.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of the Sea (the Mare de Déu de la Mar) is the Marian patron of Benicarló (Castellón), a marine villa of the Baix Maestrat, where she shares the patronage with Saint Bartolomé and the saints Abdon and Senen.
The image and the sanctuary
It's venerated in Benicarló. There is no available detailed art sheet of the image.
Sponsorship and coronation
Patrona de Benicarló (along with Saint Bartolomé). No canonical coronation.
Party and devotion
At the end of August, their employers' parties are extended for ten days. Devotion is a sign of the identity of the people.
Link to the Rosary
In the sea of life, Mary is a leading star; the Rosary is the compass of the soul that, I would say, always finds the direction of Christ.
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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