From a humble seed, a community blossomed. This is the story of Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados. The year was 1965 when Archbishop Casimiro Morcillo González saw a need. The San Cristóbal de los Ángeles neighborhood was growing. The existing San Lucas Parish, just two years old, couldn’t contain the burgeoning population. Thus, Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados was born. The decree itself mentions the neighborhood’s growth as the driving force behind the new parish. Picture the almost cubic structure, supported by pillars, rising above its surroundings. Two massive stained-glass windows dominate the facade. One, facing east, depicts the Last Supper and the twelve apostles. The other, on the west side, showcases San Cristóbal, surrounded by a host of angels. Notice the statue of Our Lady of the Abandoned outside. It echoes the patron saint of Valencia. Locals recall that the company responsible for constructing the neighborhood was, coincidentally, Valencian. Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados is more than just a building. It’s a testament to the growth and spirit of the community it serves. Fast forward to 2014. Fifty years after its creation, Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados reunited with its parent parish, San Lucas, forming a single pastoral unit. The Clerics of St. Viator guided the parish from 2013 to 2017, followed by Father Jaime Vales. In 2020, Father César A. Quispe joined the pastoral team, and in 2022, Father Hugo A. Briceño began his studies and pastoral work. Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados stands as a symbol of faith, community, and the ever-evolving tapestry of Madrid.
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