Where and when to see Incorrupt Body of Blessed Mariana de Jesús in Madrid

You may not know one of the most curious legends de Madrid, With the incorrupt body of blessed Mariana de Jesús, co-patron of the city along with San Isidro.

And you know what every April 17 you can see it in the Convent of the Mercedarias of San Juan de Alarcón?

Indeed, in said convent located behind the Gran Via in Madrid, where the order of the Barefoot Mercedarias, the body of Mariana de Jesus, nun beatified by Pius VI in 1873, and which seems to have remained uncorrupted since his death in 1624.

Founder of said order, Mariana de Jesus He dedicated himself to religious life despite the opposition of his parents, and in 1606 he entered the Order of Mercy.

During his life he stated that he repeatedly saw The Virgin and, likewise, some miracle is attributed to it.

As soon as you die in 1624. , the beatification process began promoted by himself. king Philip IV.

But its legend begins when the tomb was opened in 1627 and the body of Mariana de Jesús totally incorrupt, as if it were alive, and with a pleasant fragrance.

And so they say (I haven't had the chance to see it...) that it has continued to this day.

Where the incorrupt body of Blessed Mariana de Jesús is exposed

In fact, every April 17 the incorrupt body is exposed to the veneration of believers in the Convent of the Mercedarias of Alarcón Madrid.

The Convent of Santa Bárbara, where it was initially exhibited, was destroyed.

Yes in that date you'll see the incorrupt body of blessed Mariana de Jesús, you will not find his face exposed, as it was disfigured after the manipulations carried out after his death to make some masks.

However, you will be able to see his hands.

El Convent of the Mercedarias of Alarcón, which was completed in 1671, you can find it in the 15 Valverde Street, behind the telephone building for the Gran Vía, corner with Puebla street.