Iglesia de la Encarnacion, Madrid

Iglesia de la Encarnación is a church is located in the old part of the city. It is in Plaza de la Encarnación, 1.The majestic triple-arched entrance makes this one of Madrid's classical monuments. If one goes by the history of this majestic church of incarnation one is sure to encounter some very interesting facts. According to the fact book this place was established in 1611 by the wife of Felipe III, this was formerly annexed to the Royal Palace via an underground passageway. A tragic fire broke out which resulted in the extensive damage to the interior. It underwent an extensive renovation in 1767. It falls into the category of the site of numerous artistic treasures.

Once every year the Iglesia de la Encarnación in Madrid brings out an ancient relic containing the blood of a doctor. Legend has it that, a generous doctor was martyred for his service to God in the 4th century AD. Iglesia de la Encarnación unveils this relic of containing the blood of the doctor. The relic originates from Pope Paul V, who bequeathed it to the Viceroy of Naples in the 7th century. It found its way to the church by way of the Viceroy's daughter, who served as a nun in the then-convent. For those who are not frightened by the sight of blood can go and witness this fascinating ceremony of ancient relic. The relic is paraded through the vicinity of the church to the exclamations and shouts of the locals.

The Church of the Incarnation is located in the old part of the city, where farmers growing vegetables and the local chacoli wine grape used to thrive. It was also once the gateway to the Way of St. James. Construction was started by local people in the 16th century. It was at first a little monastery in the Calle Somera, housing 29 monks, who moved to the Convento de la Encarnacion, in Atxuri. The building was completed in 1523, but was not at first accepted by the the secular clergy nor the nobility of Bilbao.