Palmarian Catholic Church

thumb|Catedral - Palmarian Catholic Church - El Palmar de Troya The Palmarian Catholic Church (wikt:es Spanish: Iglesia Católica Palmariana), officially registered as the Palmarian Christian Church and also known as the Palmarian Church, is a Christian church with an episcopal see in El Palmar de Troya, Andalusia, Spain. The Palmarian Church claims to be the exclusive One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church founded by Jesus Christ. It claims that the Holy See, the institution of the Papacy and the headquarters of the Catholic Church was moved to El Palmar de Troya at the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Crowned Mother of Palmar, under the auspices of the Patriarchate of El Palmar de Troya, in 1978, due to the alleged apostasy of the Roman Catholic Church from the Catholic faith. Quotes Founded in 1968 in the wake of alleged Marian apparitions, the Iglesia Palmariana emerged as a schismatic Catholic movement under the leadership of Clemente Domínguez y Gómez, later self-proclaimed Pope Gregory XVII. The group claims apostolic succession and considers itself the true Catholic Church, rejecting the Vatican and its popes since Paul VI. Known for its strict rules on dress, gender segregation, and liturgy, the Palmarian Church has long maintained a posture of secrecy, with access to its basilica and grounds strictly limited to members. … The church enforces strict behavioral and doctrinal codes. Gender roles are rigidly defined. Women are required to wear veils and long skirts, while men must dress formally. The church canonizes figures outside mainstream Catholic recognition and maintains a unique liturgical calendar and hierarchy. Massimo Introvigne, "Palmar de Troya: Iglesia Palmariana Opens Its Doors Amid Tragedy", Bitter Winter (December 17, 2025) See also Religion in Spain External links Category:Christian new religious movements Category:Religion in Europe