Overview

• The devotion centers on seven Gospel moments of Mary's suffering, from Simeon's prophecy to Jesus' burial.
• Accounts differ on formalization, with reports citing Pius VII's 1814 establishment or Pius X's decision on the date.
• Parishes mark the day with Masses, processions, and prayers such as the Seven Sorrows and devotions attributed to St. Bridget.
• The calendar also recalls figures such as San Nicomedes and Santa Catalina de Génova, among others.
• In Granada's Albaicín, the feast featured a besamanos, a solemn Eucharist, and a community drive collecting school supplies.