On May 16, 2026, the Brotherhood of the Blessed Saint Isidore the Farmer of Marchena held its annual procession of glory, which is always celebrated on the Saturday closest to May 15, the feast day of Saint Isidore the Farmer.
Saint Isidore the Farmer, canonized in 1622 and declared patron saint of the Spanish countryside in 1960, represents one of the great hallmarks of the Baroque heritage of the region in Marchena. His image is a beautiful sculpture commissioned by Don Luis Ponce de Rueda from Juan del Castillo in 1711. Interestingly, although Saint Isidore lived during the 12th century, the sculpture depicts him in the style of the 17th century: he is dressed as a prosperous farmer of that era and bears a gaze filled with mysticism. In his hand he carries a silver goad adorned with golden ears of wheat, used to bless the harvests.
The processional float of Saint Isidore is a project bearing the signature of local artist Antonio Manuel Pliego Álvarez, who was responsible for both its design and carving. It was a work of patience and perseverance that lasted eleven years, beginning in 2009 and reaching its grand completion in 2021. Made from fine wood, the most striking feature of the float’s structure is its niches, which house images of great importance to the brotherhood: Saint Michael the Archangel (the patron of the church that serves as its canonical seat), Saint Sebastian (patron saint of Marchena), Our Lady of the Rosary (patroness of Marchena), and, of course, Saint Mary of the Head, the wife of Saint Isidore.
The musical accompaniment was provided by the Santa María Magdalena Musical Association of El Arahal (Seville).
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