Parroquia de Santa Rita y Monasterio de Jesús, José y María

Parish of Santa Rita and Monastery of Jesus, Joseph and Mary In this Madrid Tourism video, we take a double tour to discover two gems of Madrid's religious heritage: Parish of Santa Rita (1952–2023). We explore the enormous church located between Argüelles and the University City. We learn about its more than seventy years of history linked to the Augustinian Recollects, from its origin as a religious house in 1954 to its transformation into a parish in 1965. We also visit its modern renovations: the Crypt of Saint Nicholas and the Columbarium (2022-2023). Monastery of Jesus, Joseph and Mary (Blasco de Garay Street). We delve into the history of the discreet cloistered monastery of the Discalced Franciscan Conceptionist Nuns. We discover the surprising and controversial figure of Sister Patrocinio, known as "the nun of the wounds." We recount the apparition of Our Lady of Forgiveness, Triumph, and Mercy in 1831 and the community's journey after the confiscation of church property in 1836. A unique tour that blends history, architecture, spirituality, Marian apparitions, and the political conflicts of 19th-century Spain. Save this video and add it to your route through historic Madrid! #madrid #tourism #travel #spain #visitmadrid #secretmadrid #Madrid #MadridTourism #HistoricMadrid #MadridHistory #SisterPatrocinio #SaintRita #MadridMonastery #MadridHeritage #SecretMadrid #MadridChurches #MadridCorners #MadridLegends #OurLadyofForgetfulness #ReligiousArchitecture #culturalmadrid