- The representatives of the basilica called on the population to participate in the patron saint festivities in honor of Chinita | Main photo: Jhorman Cruz
Nedward Andrade, parish priest of the Basilica of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá, reported that at 5:00 pm on Sunday, October 20, the blessing mass of the cloaks that the Virgin of Chiquinquirá will wear will be held in Maracaibo, Zulia state.
“We want it to be a surprise and after the Eucharist we will offer details regarding its preparation,” Andrade said for the media. News up to date.
The father called on the population to attend the event that marks the beginning of the programming of the 2024 patron saint festivities in honor of Chinita under the motto “Chiquinquirá, path of hope and peace, 125 years dedicated to his son! ”.
Schedule of the patron saint festivities for the Virgin of Chiquinquirá
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The festivities will continue on Friday, October 25, with the distribution of pamphlets. On Saturday, October 26, the descent of the Virgin will take place. On Sunday, October 27, the procession will take place towards the water towns along with the fishermen’s boats.
On November 18, the date of the commemoration, the solemnity mass will be celebrated. The Eucharist will be officiated by the apostolic nuncio of Maturín, Alberto Ortega, with the participation of different pipe groups that will serenade the Virgin.
The closing of the 2024 Patron Saint Festivities will be on November 30 with the Aurora. “The mass will begin at 11:00 pm, and then go out in procession all morning, arriving at the Basilica at 6:00 am,” said Andrade.
What is the Aurora?
It is the last journey of the image of the Virgin of Chiquinquirá through the streets of Maracaibo before returning to its altar in the basilica.
Parishioners will honor La Chinita on its 315th anniversary
Every November 18, thousands of people visit and gather at the Basilica of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá in Maracaibo to honor La Chinita, a symbol of faith for the people of Zulia, whose connection with the virgin transcends the religious and is deeply rooted in identity. culture of the region.
Every year parishioners form long lines outside this church to leave offerings and perform acts of gratitude to the holy image for requests fulfilled.
At this time, tourist activity increases, because visitors from other regions and countries come to participate in this experience.
The celebration of the Virgin of Chiquinquirá also coincides with the mythical Clásico de la Chinita, a game of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP) in which the Águilas del Zulia dedicate the match in honor of the patron saint of the Zulians.
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