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Parroquia Sta. Maria Soledad Torres Acosta

# Discover the Legacy of Santa María Soledad Torres Acosta in Madrid Nestled in the heart of Madrid lies a place deeply connected to one of Spain's most inspiring spiritual figures. Santa María Soledad Torres Acosta, born in 1826 on what is now the Gran Vía, dedicated her life to serving the sick and vulnerable in their own homes—a revolutionary act of compassion in 19th-century Madrid. This sacred space honors the remarkable woman who founded the Congregation of the Servants of Mary in 1851. What began as a humble mission to care for the abandoned and dying in Madrid's poorest neighborhoods blossomed into a transformative religious movement. Despite facing incredible hardships and opposition, Soledad persevered with unwavering faith, eventually establishing 29 houses across Spain and the Americas. Visitors can connect with her extraordinary story of resilience, humility, and devotion. The parish stands as a testament to her beatification in 1950 and canonization in 1970 by Pope Paul VI. Whether you're a history enthusiast, spiritual seeker, or simply curious about Madrid's rich religious heritage, this location offers a window into the life of a saint who transformed compassion into action.

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Thirty-six years—from 1851 until her death in 1887—María Soledad Torres Acosta transformed Madrid's poorest neighborhoods, walking every night to nurse the abandoned sick in their own homes, inventing what would become professional healthcare. She began with six companions taking vows and expanded that commitment into twenty-nine communities across Spain and the Americas. This parish on Av. del Camino de Santiago, the legendary pilgrimage route, bears her name as living sanctuary. When Pope Paul VI canonized her in 1970, he honored a woman who proved that caring for the forgotten is itself a sacred act—the spiritual foundation that still beats at the heart of this place today.

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  • :La Parroquia de Santa María Soledad Torres Acosta en Madrid fue construida en honor a la santa fundadora de las Siervas de María, y su plaza lleva su nombre, convirtiéndose en un punto de referencia espiritual y social para la comunidad local desde su inauguración, simbolizando la labor asistencial y caritativa que Soledad Torres Acosta impulsó en la ciudad durante el siglo XIX.
  • El edificio parroquial destaca por su arquitectura ecléctica, con elementos neoclásicos y modernistas, y alberga un retablo y vitrales que representan escenas de la vida de Santa María Soledad, así como la presencia de la Virgen de la Soledad, devoción que inspiró el nombre de la santa y que sigue siendo objeto de veneración en la parroquia.
  • En la parroquia se conserva una reliquia de Santa María Soledad Torres Acosta y se celebra cada 11 de octubre su fiesta litúrgica con actividades para familias, incluyendo talleres infantiles sobre la historia de la santidad y la importancia de la ayuda a los enfermos, transmitiendo valores de solidaridad y servicio a las nuevas generaciones.
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