With the end of summer and the first stages of autumn, various towns prepare to experience their traditional pilgrimages, with tours, services and special measures attracting thousands of residents and visitors. The calendar includes long-established events in Carmona, Murcia, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Baños de Molgas, Los Abrigos, and Valencina de la Concepción.
This year highlights include the centenary of the Pilgrimage of the Virgin of Grace in Carmona, the municipal operation for the Pilgrimage of the Fuensanta in Murcia and a full week of events in El Escorial, in addition to the novena of Os Milagros and the Barquera Pilgrimage From Los Abrigos. In Valencina, the presentation of the poster already announces the long-awaited Torrijos Pilgrimage.
Carmona: centenary of the Pilgrimage of the Virgin of Grace
Carmona celebrates a special day this Sunday with the pilgrimage of the Virgin of Grace, which is celebrating its centenary. The traditional mass of pilgrims, at 8:30, will be held outdoors on the Paseo de la Feria, recovering a print from the 90s that many neighbors remember fondly.
Among the new features, the Simpecado will sport only tuberoses, the streets of the itinerary have been decorated with garlands and chains and a contest for the decoration of carts is held. banner has been restored (cleaning of embroidery and the image), and her cart will be preceded by horsemen, followed by carts and surrounded by pilgrims on foot, with many women dressed as flamenco dancers.
Approximate route and schedules
The procession will start along the Paseo de la Feria and continue along San Antón Promenade (10:00), Real, Paseo del Estatuto, San Pedro and Plaza de Blas Infante, to cross the Gate of Seville (10:40) and head towards the Palenque Plaza, Prim and San Fernando Plaza. Then you will arrive at the Priory of Santa Maria (11:30) and will continue through Santa MarÃa de Gracia, Dolores Quintanilla and Cordoba gate (12:40) until the Hermitage of Our Lady of Grace (13:10), where they will remain until the afternoon.
The return is scheduled for 20:00 through Camino Viejo, Plaza de Blas Infante and again Puerta de Sevilla (around 22:00), continuing through Plaza del Palenque, Prim and Plaza de San Fernando, to conclude with the entrance of the Simpecado in Santa Maria, around 22:00 p.m., closing a day of popular roots.
Centenary services and events
- September 5: lowering and kissing the hands of the image (18:30) with see her until 10:00 the following day.
- September 7: Solemn Vespers in the Priory Church of Santa MarÃa (21: 00).
- September 8: First Mass (6:30), Holy Mass (8:00) and Solemn Mass (10:00). At 11:30, Eucharist presided over by the City Hall under maces.
- From September 8 to 16: Rosario (6:00) and NinthMasses at 6:30, 8:00, and 10:00; Children's Novena (18:00 PM) and Evening Novena (21:00 PM). Sunday Mass at 11:30 AM.
- September 15: celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Canonical Coronation (10: 00).
- September 16: after the evening services, cloister procession through the streets near the Priory, concluding with the Popular Salve and cheers to the Virgin.
- In parallel, a commemorative exhibition of the centenary.
Murcia: Fuensanta Pilgrimage and special device
On Tuesday September 16 the Pilgrimage of the Virgin of Fuensanta, departing from Murcia Cathedral and arriving at the Sanctuary in Algezares. The Local Police will deploy a extensive operation to make public enjoyment compatible with the use of urban and forest spaces, especially during the farewell Mass, the route, and the arrival.
Attendance is expected from thousands of faithful coming from both the municipality and other points in the Region, accompanying the Patron Saint from the Cathedral to her sanctuary. The device will emphasize the prevention of uncivil behavior and the protection of coexistence throughout the entire itinerary.
Planned itinerary
- Cardinal Belluga Square
- Arenal Street
- Spain roundabout
- Thomas Maestre
- MartÃnez Tornel Square
- Bridge of Perils
- Canalejas Avenue
- Camachos Square
- Alameda de Colon
- Cerón Brothers Street
- C/ Torre de Romo
- C/ PÃo XII
- South Round
- Progress Avenue
- Region of Murcia Avenue
- José Canalejas Square
- Saavedra Fajardo
- C/ Subida Fuensanta
- Sanctuary of the Fuensanta
San Lorenzo de El Escorial: Holy Week and Pilgrimage of Our Lady of Grace
In San Lorenzo de El Escorial, the festivities in honor of the patron saint culminate with the Pilgrimage of the Virgin of Grace, declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest. The week includes a photographic exhibition, rondón and jotas classes, folklore festivals and the floral offering to the Virgin.
On Saturday, after the proclamation, the big day will arrive: at 5:00 the real bombs sound, at 6:00 The Rosary of the Dawn departs from the Sanctuary to the Hermitage of La HerrerÃa and the Dawn MassAt 9:45, the Monastery carillon plays a recital before the departure of the procession (10:00).
Due to works on Juan de Borbón Avenue, the procession will be will start at the University ArchesThe decorated carts will be placed along Paseo de los Alamillos, Leandro Rubio and Floridablanca. At the end of the procession, the High Mass in The Ironworks.
In the afternoon, the clubs will perform the Romero Tribute and the traditional War of Jotas; then the rondón will be danced and at 19:30 p.m. the return will begin. The image will stop at the University Arches for the singing of the Salve under a rain of petals before returning to the sanctuary, where the Salve Regina will be sung.
Molgas Baths (Os Milagros): novena and big day
The sanctuary of The Miracles It hosts one of the most popular pilgrimages in Ourense, with the novena beginning on Saturday, August 30, and various themed pilgrimages throughout the week. The Rosary of Torches Sunday 7th (23:00pm), with a colorful night celebration.
On Monday the 8th, the Patron Saint's day, the celebration will be held solemn mass at 12:00, followed by the procession with the image of the Virgin, a call that every year gather thousands of people in the surroundings of the sanctuary.
Los Abrigos (Granadilla de Abona): Barquera Pilgrimage
The fishing village of Los Abrigos celebrates on Sunday August 31th, XNUMX the Barquera RomerÃa, part of the San Blas and Virgen del Carmen festivities. The day is celebrated with popular music and dance, along with other activities that will continue until September 8.
The program includes themed days (Childhood, Inclusion and Seniors), galas, festivals and the solemn procession with a boat of the saints, in addition to the traditional water games and a final dance that will put the festive brooch to the big week.
Valencina de la Concepción: poster for the Torrijos Pilgrimage
After the Holy Mass in the Parish of Our Lady of the Star and coinciding with the beginning of the ninth, the poster for the Torrijos Pilgrimage (October 12), a work by Sheila Criado. The event included a institutional representation headed by the City Council.
The author, with roots in the town and training in Conservation-Restoration, has been in charge of announcing one of the most important devotional events in the municipality, reinforcing the expectation looking ahead to the next edition.
The pilgrimage season arrives loaded with faith, tradition and heritage, with organizational changes, security measures and a varied agenda of religious services and popular activities; consulting dates, times and routes allows you to plan your attendance and respectfully accompany each person. procession on his big day.
