Moors and Christians of Villena

The Moors and Christians of Villena (Spanish: Moros y Cristianos de Villena), is a Marian patronal festival held annually in Villena, Spain, from 4th September to 9th September. It is celebrated in honor of Nuestra Señora de las Virtudes (Our Lady of the Virtues), an invocation of Mary, who is venerated as the city's patron saint and guardian against the Plague.