The religious purpose of the festival is never forgotten in the midst of the explosions. Although Las Fallas is dedicated to Saint Joseph, a great deal of emphasis is also placed on the city’s patron, Virgen de los desamparados (“Our Lady of the Forsaken”). Residents bring flowers to a large statue of their Lady (which is not burned at the end of the celebrations), ultimately leaving her adorned from head to toe in their tributes. Masses are held periodically, both in churches and in the streets.