This church, located in the historic center of Ronda, is from the 16th century and is famous for keeping the incorrupt hand of Saint Teresa of Jesus, a 17th-century reliquary. It is said that when exhuming her remains, Father Jerónimo Gracián cut off her hand and handed it over to the Order of the Discalced Carmelites. After many trips between Spain and Portugal, it finally fell into the hands of the nuns of the Ronda convent in the 19th century. The reliquary, in the shape of a hand, is made of silver inlaid with precious stones.

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November 24, 2024

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The Church of La Merced is a small but significant religious site with a rich history. It was built in the 16th century and was originally part of a Mercedarian monastery. The orchard and the first building, dating from 1585, still remain. The building itself shows a mixture of Baroque and Renaissance style elements. The facade is rather plain, but the interior impresses with its ornate altar and spiritual atmosphere.

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September 28, 2022

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The incorrupt hand of Saint Teresa of Jesus is a reliquary from the 17th century that is found in the Iglesia de la Merced in the city of Ronda.

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