He 4 December 1904 …

The Virgin of the Kings, patroness of Seville and its Archdiocese, It was the first Marian image canonically crowned in Andalusia., he 4 December 1904 in the Holy Cathedral Church of Seville.

The image is venerated in the Chapel of the Cathedral of Seville and it was founded around her in the year 1905 the Association of Faithful of Our Lady of the Kings and San Fernando, which is co-titled with King Fernando III of Castile.

The Virgin of the Kings is an anonymous carving, dated 13th century, being one of the oldest images that are venerated in the city.

The procedures for her to be crowned were initiated by Blessed Marcelo Spinola at the end of the 19th century..

After the celebration of a Solemn Preparatory Triduum in the S.I.C., in the morning of 4 December 1904 the Pontifical took place during which the Virgen de los Reyes was crowned by Cardinal Sancha. She wore a new cloak for the occasion, silver embroidery on light blue tissue, Donated by the Dowager Duchess of Casa Galindo.

Once the ceremony is over, the Virgin of the Kings, in its passage began a unique procession through the streets of the city.

This image has also been awarded the honors of Captain General (1939), and perpetual mayoress of the city, guarding the keys and baton. She is the Patron of the Council of Brotherhoods of Seville. In the year 1958 he was awarded the gold medal of the city of Seville, being the first image to have such a distinction.

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