The Virgin of El Rocío is prayed to as she is sung: with the Salve. It is the prayer of the pilgrims on the way, before the Simpecado and in front of the grille in the village. We leave you the prayer to the Virgin of El Rocío and when to pray it.
The Salve
God save you, Queen and Mother of mercy, our life, sweetness and hope; God save you. To you we call the exiled children of Eve; to you we sigh, groaning and weeping in this valley of tears. Come, then, Lady, our advocate, turn those merciful eyes of yours back to us; and after this exile show us Jesus, the blessed fruit of your womb. Oh most merciful, oh pious, oh sweet Virgin Mary!
It is a medieval prayer recited by the whole Church. The pilgrims have made it their own and also sing it as sevillanas: we tell you about it in the Salve Rociera: what it is and when it is sung.
When to pray to the Virgin of El Rocío
- At Pentecost, her great feast. In 2027, Pentecost Sunday is May 16: you have the program in El Rocío 2027, day by day.
- During the pilgrimage, each brotherhood prays the Angelus and the rosary and sings the Salve before their Simpecado.
- All year round, at home: a Salve at the beginning or end of the day, with your intention.
A short prayer for every day
The pilgrims call her Blanca Paloma, Queen of the Marismas, Shepherdess. Many people pray to her simply with a Salve and a jaculatory as simple as "Virgin of El Rocío, pray for us".
Carry the Blanca Paloma with you
Wearing her medal is a way to always have her devotion close to you, whether you are on the pilgrimage or not, and a very special gift for a Rocío devotee or any pilgrim. If you are unsure between models, see how to choose your medal of the Virgin of El Rocío.
Carry the Virgin of El Rocío with you
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