Hermandad Nuestra Señora del Carmen

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The Brotherhood of Our Lady of Carmen Crowned has its house located on José Manuel Vallés Street, very close to La Bajadilla Fishing Port, which is the starting point for the main events every July 16. Origins and Image The main image is a polychrome wood sculpture from the 18th century, rescued and hidden by local devotees during the religious persecution of 1936. It is seen as a powerful symbol of resistance and devotion. In 2012, the Bishop of Málaga declared her the Patroness of Marbella, acknowledging the widespread popular devotion that had long united fishermen, sailors, and families from across the Costa del Sol. On November 2, 2023, her canonical coronation was approved, with the ceremony supported by the Marbella City Council and King Felipe VI acting as honorary president of the organizing committee. The July 16 Celebration: 6:30 a.m. – Dawn Rosary and procession of the Virgin’s image from Our Lady of the Incarnation Parish to Cable Beach. Route: Plaza de la Iglesia, Trinidad, Salinas, Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno, Puente Málaga, Plaza Blas Infante, Sol, Severo Ochoa Avenue, Fuengirola Street, ending on the beach. 8:00 a.m. – Holy Mass on Cable Beach, celebrated by Monsignor José Sánchez Herrera, parish priest of the Incarnation, with music by “Los Hermanos Ortigoza.” 10:00 a.m. – Maritime procession from the Fishing Port to the “Virgen del Carmen” Marina. At the signal of the Master of Ceremonies, all participating boats will pause to offer a floral tribute to sailors lost at sea. 11:00 a.m. – Land transfer of the Virgin back to her church. Route: Seafront Promenade, Miguel Cano Ave., Ramón y Cajal, Pedraza, Fortaleza, Plaza África, Padre Francisco Echamendi, Valdés, Gloria, Nueva, Orange Square, Chinchilla, Carmen Street and into the parish, escorted by the Ntra. Sra. del Rocío Coronada band from Málaga. 7:00 p.m. – Solemn Procession of Praise through Marbella’s old town. Route: Plaza de la Iglesia, Trinidad, Salinas, Arte, Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno, Nabeul, Severo Ochoa, Antonio Montero Sánchez, Duque de Ahumada, Miguel Cano, Ramón y Cajal, Huerta Chica, Plaza de la Victoria, Estación, Orange Square, General Chinchilla, Carmen and back to the parish. The cortege opens with the Carmen del Perchel drum and bugle corps and closes with the Ntra. Sra. del Rocío Coronada concert band. Spiritual and Social Work In addition to religious celebrations, the Brotherhood also carries out charitable initiatives: it donates to parish Caritas upon being named Patroness and regularly supports local fishing families through social programs.

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