Virgin of the Remedia of Monovar

Marian title of Monovar (Comunitat Valenciana)

The Virgin of the Remedia is the patron of Monovar (Monòver in Valencian), a wine municipality of the Vinalopó Mitjà known for its monastrell wines. The advocation of the Remedia - Mary as a remedy for all evils - has a presence in several municipalities of the province. The devotion in Monovar has been attested to since at least the 16th century, when the Marian patronings were consolidated in the region of the Vinalopó following the expulsion of the Moorish.

Main data

Origin and history

The Virgin of the Remedia is the patron of Monovar (Monòver in Valencian), a wine municipality of the Vinalopó Mitjà known for its monastrell wines. The advocation of the Remedia - Mary as a remedy for all evils - has a presence in several municipalities of the province. The devotion in Monovar has been attested to since at least the 16th century, when the Marian patronings were consolidated in the region of the Vinalopó following the expulsion of the Moorish.

Image and sanctuary

The image is venerated in the hermitage or sanctuary dedicated to this advocation in the municipal term of Monovar.

Canonical coronation: 2007 (exact date to be verified).

Sponsorship and coronation

Patron of Monovar. According to sources to contrast with the diocesan file, the image was canonically crowned in 2007, chaired by the Bishop of Orihuela- Alicante, Rafael Palmero Ramos.

Party and devotion

The employers' parties are held at second weekend of Septemberwith a solemn procession, major mass and feasts.

Link to the Rosary

The devotion to the Virgin of the Remedia in Monovar includes the prayer of the Rosary as a central practice, especially in October.