Our Lady of Patronage, patron saint of the city of Zacatecas

Marian devotion of Zacatecas (Zacatecas)

La devoción a Our Lady of Sponsorship In Zacatecas it is linked, first and foremost, to the Marian tradition that accompanied the conquest and foundation of the real miner. The INAH notes that the temple rises on the top of the hill of La Bufa and that its history is closely linked to the foundation of the Royal de Minas; it also collects the tradition that the Virgin interceded for the Spaniards during expeditions in Zacateco territory.

Main data

Origin and history

La devoción a Our Lady of Sponsorship In Zacatecas it is linked, first and foremost, to the Marian tradition that accompanied the conquest and foundation of the real miner. The INAH notes that the temple rises on the top of the hill of La Bufa and that its history is closely linked to the foundation of the Royal de Minas; it also collects the tradition that the Virgin interceded for the Spaniards during expeditions in Zacateco territory.

As for the documented history, it is indicated that 1728 the benefactor José de Rivera Bernardez, Count of La Laguna, ordered the construction of a new temple dedicated to this advocation. Other versions spread in local sources claim that the cult was promoted by Felipe IV and the Pope Alejandro VII, with an institution dated 1655However, this accuracy appears in a secondary blogger source and is not supported by the same level of authority in the available results and should therefore be taken with caution.

The image and the sanctuary

The image is described by the local press as a representation of Mary standing, with a silver face, a descending look and a light smile; holds the Child on the left arm, according to the journalistic description consulted. The material of the image or a complete iconographic record, so that such data should not be affirmed without additional verification.

Se venera en el Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sponsorship o temple of Our Lady of Sponsorship, located on the hill of La Bufa, symbol of the city of Zacatecas. The available results do not state that minor basilica or having an official declaration of National sanctuary o diocesanThis should be left as the no consta.

Sponsorship and coronation

The sources agree that this advocation is considered Special pattern of the city of Zacatecas, although a local text also warns of the frequent confusion with Our Lady of the Zacatecaswho would be the main patron of the city. Therefore, the patronage that can be safely attributed to this fact sheet is that of Special patron of Zacatecasnot the principal employer, which corresponds to another homonymous or related advocation.

On coronation, a local journalistic source and other divulgative materials claim that the image was canonically crowned on September 15, 1967 by order of Pablo VI. However, the results provided do not include the official coronation record or a primary ecclesiastical reference; therefore, it can be recorded as 1967 canonical coronation according to local pressbut if only strict documentary verification is required, it should be formulated as canonical coronation not fully documented in the sources consulted.

Party and devotion

La main party of Our Lady of Sponsorship in Zacatecas is celebrated the 15 September, although a source of Wikipedia also mentions celebrations of August 15, data that is in tension with the local press and with the testimonies about the festive calendar zacatecano; therefore, for this document it is safer to record the 15 September as a local main party.

Devotion is manifested with pilgrimages by trade unions and social sectors, and with a festive cycle that extends from 3 until 15 September. The press and the records also point to popular music, traditional dances and great colorful celebrations, as well as a celebration linked to the civic pride of the city and the mining memory of Zacatecas.

Link to the Rosary

In the sources consulted there is no specific and specific historical relationship of this advocation with a the Rosary o con un rosario particularThis link should therefore be considered no documentado in the revised materials.

However, devotion to Our Lady of Sponsorship is fully inserted into Marian spirituality that the Rosary He accompanies and maintains: the contemplation of Christ with Mary, the maternal intercession of the Virgin and the grateful memory of her favors find in the prayer of the Rosary a natural and traditional expression of Catholic piety.