Justicia in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Santa María Micaela (Madre Sacramento)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 30, 2022
1. Santa María Micaela (Madre Sacramento) Marker
Aquí nació en 1809 la fundadora de las Religiosas Adoratrices SANTA MARÍA MICAELA "Madre Sacramento" que vivió para la eucaristia y las jóvenes necesitadas.
Here was born in 1809 the founder of the Handmaids of the Blessed Sacrament and of Charity, Santa María Micaela, "Madre Sacramento", who dedicated her life to the Eucharist and to young people in need.
Erected 1993 by Ayuntamiento de Madrid.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Women. In addition, it is included in the City of Madrid - "Yellow Diamond" series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1809.
Location. 40° 25.249′ N, 3° 41.842′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Justicia. Marker is on Calle de la Libertad, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle de la Libertad 10, Madrid 28004, Spain. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Enrique Jardiel Poncela (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Casa de las Siete Chimeneas / House of the Seven Chimneys
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1. St. Maria Michaela Desmaisieres (Catholic Online).
"This Spanish Lady was born in Madrid in 1809, lost her mother in childhood, and resisted all attempts to persuade her to marry; she lived with her brother for some years while he was Spanish ambassador at Paris and Brussels. All her interest was given to the religious instruction of the ignorant, the rescue of the unprotected and the fallen, and the relief of sickness and poverty. When she returned to Spain she started more than one organization for work of this kind; her most lasting achievement was the foundation of the congregation of Handmaids of the Blessed Sacrament and of Charity, of which she was elected Mother General in 1859.(Submitted on May 9, 2022.)Its work is for women of the streets...."Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 30, 20222. Santa María Micaela (Madre Sacramento) Marker
2. Santa María Micaela (Madre Sacramento) (Memoria de Madrid).
Excerpt (English translation): "The noblewoman of the Madrid aristocracy Micaela de Desmasières, Viscountess of Corbalán, was the creator of a great social work. She was born on January 8, 1809 and was baptized in the Parish of San José. Her visits to the Hospital of the Brothers of San Juan de Dios, of Our Lady of God's Love allowed her to meet the women with venereal diseases who were cured of their ailments there. She was concerned about their life and environment and she began her work to help them get out of their vital situations: she organized flats, schools, workshops for them...."(Submitted on May 9, 2022.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 30, 2022
3. Santa María Micaela (Madre Sacramento) Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 9, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
