Convento del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús y San José, Carmelite convent in Perales del Río, Spain.
The Convento del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús y San José is a Discalced Carmelite convent in Perales del Río, a neighborhood of Getafe, comprising a church, monastery buildings, and gardens. The complex brings together religious and residential spaces distributed across multiple structures on the grounds.
María Asunción Jaraba donated the land for construction in the mid-20th century, with the first mass celebrated on January 9, 1961. This event marked the establishment of the Carmelite community in the area.
The convent is closely linked to Mother Maravillas de Jesús, a central figure in the Discalced Carmelite community whose life and work are documented within the walls. Visitors can experience the spiritual presence of this religious community that continues to live and pray here today.
The convent maintains specific visiting hours for the museum and church, while other areas may require advance arrangements through the administration. It helps to check beforehand which sections are open and when you can visit comfortably.
The church houses the pantheon of the Mac-Crohon Garay family, who served as primary benefactors during the convent's early years. This burial site in the sanctuary testifies to the generosity that supported the project from the start.
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