Marian devotion
Our Lady of the Queen's Talavera Prado
Marian Advocation of Talavera de la Reina (Castilla-La Mancha)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of the Prado is the patron of Talavera de la Reina (Toledo). It is one of the oldest images of the Archdiocese of Toledo; the most widespread tradition presents it as a gift from King Livite to Talavera in the 7th century.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of the Prado is the patron of Talavera de la Reina (Toledo). It is one of the oldest images of the Archdiocese of Toledo; the most widespread tradition presents it as a gift from King Livite to Talavera in the 7th century.
The image and the sanctuary
Se venera en la Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Prado, elevada a esa categoría por san Juan Pablo II en 1989 y conocida como «la Capilla Sixtina de la cerámica» por sus extraordinarios azulejos.
Sponsorship and coronation
Queen's Talavera Patron. Its temple has been basilica since 1989.
Party and devotion
His holiday is held on September 8, Nativity of the Virgin. Devotion is a sign of the city's identity.
Link to the Rosary
In the flower meadow the Mother gathers her children; the Rosary is that meadow of the soul where, Avemaría a Avemaría, the flowers of prayer sprout.
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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