Marian devotion
Our Lady of the Ribera del Fresno Valley
Marian title of Ribera del Fresno (Extremadura)
Recognized by the Church
Our Lady of the Valley is the patron of Ribera del Fresno (Badajoz), the cradle of the poet Melendez Valdés. His image is a Roman-Gothic style size that represents the Virgin sitting with the Child, dressed as a king, which speaks of the antiquity of her worship.
Main data
Origin and history
Our Lady of the Valley is the patron of Ribera del Fresno (Badajoz), the cradle of the poet Melendez Valdés. His image is a Roman-Gothic style size that represents the Virgin sitting with the Child, dressed as a king, which speaks of the antiquity of her worship.
The image and the sanctuary
The image, sedent and medieval, presents the child as king. It is venerated in Ribera del Fresno as a patron.
Sponsorship and coronation
Ribera del Fresno Patron. No canonical coronation.
Party and devotion
His parties and Romeria honor the Virgin of the Valley, deeply rooted in the people. The devotion to his patron is one of the most loved signs of the people.
Link to the Rosary
Before the Virgin of the Valley, who supports the King Child, the Rosary proclaims the reign of Christ born of Mary, and asks that this King also reign in our valley of tears.
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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