CHAPEL OF DIEGO DE RUEDA


It is the last chapel of the nave of the epistle and corresponds to the lower body of the tower. This chapel belonged to Diego de Rueda and was titled Our Lady of La Soledad. His employer, holder of the mayorazgo was Aldonaza de Contreras, "without knowing who he is."

In the visit of 1657 it is said that Diego de Rueda was a clergyman who founded a pious work to help the poor belonging to the parish. In fact, in the parish there was a brotherhood of shameful poor people from the city and the suburbs.

 

 


Currently in this chapel, the Cofradía de la Minerva keeps the Exhibitor of the Blessed Sacrament and its banners.