The story of the Cabeçol

Puçol’s religious tradition dates the discovery of the image of the Virgen al Pie de la Cruz to 1570. The account says Pedro Muñoz found it on the Cabeçol, a hill in the municipality of El Puig. Apuntes para una historia de Puçol brings together early versions of this story and the works that passed it down.

The early narratives include heavenly signs and miraculous episodes. These passages belong to the account of faith handed down through local tradition. The history of this devotion can also be traced through chronicles, parish records and its celebrations.

Sources: Apuntes para una historia de Puçol · Pedro Muñoz y el hallazgo de la imagen

What the date 1925 means

The traditional discovery and the canonical recognition of Puçol’s patroness are separate milestones. The pilgrimage report published by elperiodic.com identifies 1925 as the year of the canonical proclamation. The Archdiocese of Valencia’s bulletin for August–September 2025 records the celebration of its centenary in Puçol.

Sources: elperiodic.com · Romería al Cabeçol (archivo, 30 de agosto de 2018) · Arzobispado de Valencia · Boletín de agosto-septiembre de 2025

The connection with Santos Juanes

The Santos Juanes parish church is the main place to learn about this devotion in the town centre. The local tourism website places the image in the Communion Chapel and describes its altarpiece, made by Manuel Vergara in 1748.

Visitors should check parish opening times and take religious services into account. The pilgrimage and the patron saint festival programme provide further context for the festive side of this history.

Sources: Puçol Turismo · Iglesia de los Santos Juanes