Main Altar, Ermita del Santo Cristo, Plaza del Santo Cristo, Jodar, Jaen Andalucia, Spain
Its origin dates back to the 16th century, when it was erected as the Chapel of the Hospital de la Santa Misericordia, belonging to the nuns of the Franciscan Third Order. This Church carried the invocation of Santa Isabel. Since that time, the Image of the Holy Christ of Mercy, Patron Saint of Jódar, has been venerated there. In 1700 the construction of the current building began on a half-built convent ceded by the Marquis, the hermitage was blessed a decade later, the works continued with the construction of a dressing room and others in 1759 with the execution of the magnificent half-orange dome with carving in baroque style plaster. It has undergone important reforms over the centuries, such as the one in 1880 or the one in 1903 when its current dressing room was built.
However, the most important work was from 1966 to 1968, leaving the Church with its current appearance. It has a main altarpiece in neo-Renaissance style by Bravo Nogales (1956) and a marble baptismal font from 1616, as well as a 19th century stained glass window, preserving pictorial works from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Image of Christ is attributed to the Valencian Imagineers Rausell and Llorens (1944). A few years ago the temple underwent a profound restoration that valued its history and heritage, incorporating new artistic pieces such as Our Lady of the Rosary and Aurora from the 17th century.
Next to this Church stands the magnificent building of the Parish Center, built with contributions from the entire city, from 1985 to 2005.
Jodar
This beautiful village, surrounded by olive groves, is situated at the foot of the Sierra Magina Mountains, with vast extensions of olive trees on one side, and mountains on the other. The village, the most populated in the Park, spreads over a hill under the vigilance of a beautiful castle, which is also part of the Historic Artistic site. It also boasts a magnificent Parish Church.
Its municipal boundaries lie within the Sierra Magina Natural Park, a part of the Subbetic region, which offers beautiful and spectacular views. With regard to vegetation, Holm and Gall oaks are frequent, as well as pine trees and salgareños. Its rich and varied wildlife is also important.
Part of the Alto Guadalquivir Natural Space, an important wetland of great environmental importance, also lies within its district.
History
During the al-Andalus period it was called Galdur y Xauda. Its castle is among the oldest in the province, as it has been documented since the year 860. In the 10th century, the Arab governor Jair Aben Xaquir, declared it independent and joined the rebellious Omar Ben Hafsun, later to betray him. One of Omar Ben Hafsun"s deputies beheaded him and sent his head to Cordoba.
The Christian conquest was carried out by Sancho Martí-nez de la Torre in 1231, by order of King Fernando III, as a starting point in the battle for Ubeda.
In 1485, Diaz Sanchez de Carvajal founded an estate over Jodar, with the approval of the Catholic Kings, until the abolition of estate privileges in the 19th century.
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Main Altar, Ermita del Santo Cristo, Plaza del Santo Cristo, Jodar, Jaen Andalucia, Spain
Its origin dates back to the 16th century, when it was erected as the Chapel of the Hospital de la Santa Misericordia, belonging to the nuns of the Franciscan Third Order. This Church carried the invocation of Santa Isabel. Since that time, the Image of the Holy Christ of Mercy, Patron Saint of Jódar, has been venerated there. In 1700 the construction of the current building began on a half-built convent ceded by the Marquis, the hermitage was blessed a decade later, the works continued with the construction of a dressing room and others in 1759 with the execution of the magnificent half-orange dome with carving in baroque style plaster. It has undergone important reforms over the centuries, such as the one in 1880 or the one in 1903 when its current dressing room was built.
However, the most important work was from 1966 to 1968, leaving the Church with its current appearance. It has a main altarpiece in neo-Renaissance style by Bravo Nogales (1956) and a marble baptismal font from 1616, as well as a 19th century stained glass window, preserving pictorial works from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Image of Christ is attributed to the Valencian Imagineers Rausell and Llorens (1944). A few years ago the temple underwent a profound restoration that valued its history and heritage, incorporating new artistic pieces such as Our Lady of the Rosary and Aurora from the 17th century.
Next to this Church stands the magnificent building of the Parish Center, built with contributions from the entire city, from 1985 to 2005.
Jodar
This beautiful village, surrounded by olive groves, is situated at the foot of the Sierra Magina Mountains, with vast extensions of olive trees on one side, and mountains on the other. The village, the most populated in the Park, spreads over a hill under the vigilance of a beautiful castle, which is also part of the Historic Artistic site. It also boasts a magnificent Parish Church.
Its municipal boundaries lie within the Sierra Magina Natural Park, a part of the Subbetic region, which offers beautiful and spectacular views. With regard to vegetation, Holm and Gall oaks are frequent, as well as pine trees and salgareños. Its rich and varied wildlife is also important.
Part of the Alto Guadalquivir Natural Space, an important wetland of great environmental importance, also lies within its district.
History
During the al-Andalus period it was called Galdur y Xauda. Its castle is among the oldest in the province, as it has been documented since the year 860. In the 10th century, the Arab governor Jair Aben Xaquir, declared it independent and joined the rebellious Omar Ben Hafsun, later to betray him. One of Omar Ben Hafsun"s deputies beheaded him and sent his head to Cordoba.
The Christian conquest was carried out by Sancho Martí-nez de la Torre in 1231, by order of King Fernando III, as a starting point in the battle for Ubeda.
In 1485, Diaz Sanchez de Carvajal founded an estate over Jodar, with the approval of the Catholic Kings, until the abolition of estate privileges in the 19th century.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province_of_Ja%C3%A9n_(Sp