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Atocha, Our Lady of

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

a name given to the Virgin Mary, under which she has a chapel dedicated to her at Madrid. She is represented in the dress of a widow, with a chaplet in her hands; and on festival days she is crowned with the sun, decked out with the finest garments, and adorned with the richest jewels. (See MARIOLATRY).

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Atocha, Our Lady of'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/atocha-our-lady-of.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.