Jewels stolen from Mazarrón’s Patron Saint

The Archconfraternity of the Immaculate Conception has reported the theft of several jewels from the statue of the Virgin Mary, the Patron Saint of Mazarrón.

The theft took place last night and has caused sadness among devotees because of the religious and sentimental significance of the missing items.

Among the stolen pieces are the bouquet of lilies held by the statue and a heart engraved with the names of numerous Mazarrón residents.

According to the Archconfraternity, the jewels hold a significance that extends beyond their monetary value, representing the faith, prayers and devotion of the people who donated them to the Virgin.

In a statement, the organisation expressed its sadness and condemned what had happened. It also sent a message of support to the people of Mazarrón and appealed for the missing items to be found and returned to the image of the Virgin.

The theft comes just days before the celebrations of the Miracle of the Immaculate Conception, one of Mazarrón’s long-established religious traditions.

Devotion to the Immaculate Conception has been part of the town’s history for centuries.