“The information that is known about the canonization of José Gregorio Hernández is unofficial but not official”

Eduardo Viloria /DLA

The diocesan Bishop of Trujillo, José Trinidad Fernández, told the journalist in Isnotú, where he presided over the religious activities scheduled for the 105th anniversary of the “departure for heaven of Dr. José Gregorio Hernández, that up to now there is nothing official about the Canonization of the now Blessed, JGH

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This is not true information, it is unofficial, the Catholic authority responded, but not official, and the information has to be official, said the priest of the Diocese of Trujillo. It would be as if an announcement was made about the creation of a new parish, it is information, however it would not be a parish until it is officially created, added the Bishop, explaining to the journalist the response he made, related to the Canonization of the Blessed.

Monsignor José Trinidad Fernández, officiated in Isnotú, the mass for the 55th anniversary of his “departure for heaven” – death by being run over in Caracas – and 136 years since he obtained the degree of doctor JGH, all of which took place in the capital city of the Republic.

The exhibition of memories of the Hernández Cisneros family at the entrance to the Sanctuary.

Temple packed with worshippers

The Sanctuary of the Child Jesus was packed with faithful, occupying the seats of the sacred place since 10 a.m., the time at which the start of the liturgical act had been announced, which began at 11:50 a.m.

Time that was used for the presentation of several musical numbers, which had been announced during the week that is coming to an end, allowing those present to also observe the unprecedented exhibition organized by the management of the Sanctuary, led by the priest José Magdaleno Álvarez about José Gregorio and his family, highlighting in this exhibition the old photos that hold fond memories of the family group of the future Saint José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros.

Main entrance to the Sanctuary of the Child Jesus of Isnotú.

At the concelebrated mass, accompanying the bishop were, among other priests, Monsignor Jorge Villasmil Torres, Johan Rivero, Edgar Rafael Torres, José Magdaleno Álvarez and others, who also raised their prayers to the creator for José Gregorio Hernández.

The homily of the liturgical act was pronounced from the podium by the Bishop of Trujillo, who from the main altar blessed and raised the Eucharistic Bread, to distribute it to those present in two rows that were formed in the center of the sacred place, which keeps the memory of where José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros was born, on October 26, 1864, current Blessed of the Catholic Church, having the exposition of the diocesan bishop at the podium lasted 24 minutes, to which the faithful and believers in JGH present at the fulfilled liturgical act paid attention, which concluded at one in the afternoon.

Memories of the Beato’s accident 105 years ago.

Before imparting the final blessing of the completed liturgical act, which was led by the visiting priest, Monsignor José de la Trinidad Fernández, the Rector of the Niño Jesús Sanctuary, José Magdaleno Álvarez, read a prayer that was distributed to the faithful present.

-Blessed and praised be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

“With faith and hope I come to adore you in this sanctuary, where José Gregorio Hernández, your servant, was born and is venerated. I ask you to heed this prayer for my foolishness.”

“Grant us, Good God, health of soul and body. I am in your blessed hands. Lord Jesus Christ, through his intercession, pass your healing hand over me and my family.”

“I believe in you and I love you. I am grateful for the life you have given me. Hoping that you will give me eternal life, I ask forgiveness for my sins:

Have mercy on me, on my family and on the whole world, give us your wonderful protection.

I ask you this through the intercession of Our Lady of Coromoto and your Servant Blessed José Gregorio.”

Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.