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The Mayor of Totana, José Martíenz Andreo, and the president of the Foundation La Santa and pastor of the church of Santiago, Francisco Fructuoso, presented the poster of the program of religious events of the festival of Santa Eulalia 2008.
This year, the main novelty in the novena in honor of Santa Eulalia de Mérida to be held from 11 to 19 December and will be chaired by Francis of Assisi Episcopal Vicar Pagan, associations and fraternities participate in the Easter of the municipality.
This initiative, as explained Fructuoso, allow more active participation in the development of the religious holiday.
The pastor said that since the Novena will pray to the patron heard the needs of associations and individuals that compose them.
The program of events begins on December 8 with Mass at 8:00 pm in the sanctuary and then transfer the image on a pilgrimage to the city, and the subsequent reception of Santa Eulalia on the site of "The Rulo "for his people and authorities before moving to the hermitage of San Roque, and to tradition.
Moreover, on December 9 will be held from noon Mass at the hermitage of San Roque, while the evening, at five o'clock, the procession will be held on the image transfer to the parish of Santiago.
At night, at 12:00 hours, there will serenade to the patron for his holiday, which this year will star in the groups of "sainfoin" and the group "Pimpin."
The program continues on Dec. 10, the feast of Santa Eulalia, with a Eucharistic celebration in the church of Santiago, at 11:00 hours, to be chaired by the Episcopal Vicar, José Antonio Jiménez Abellán.
In the afternoon, at 17:00, will be the traditional procession with the image of the patron through the main streets of the town, wearing the robe of state and his new crown.
After completing the act, will celebrate Mass.
Finally on day 14, there will be a wreath to the patron in the place of the Constitution after the Committee focused, as is traditional in the Glorieta del Convento.
This year, 2,000 posters have been printed with the image of the patron saint of the municipality, which can be picked up in the church of Santiago from next week.
The mayor and the pastor invited the people of Totana and devotees from outside to participate in religious activities planned by the Foundation's Santa, especially encouraging young people to participate in events as followers of the great fervor that sits on the town Santa Eulalia by her employer and to continue to build a festival intended to be regional tourist attractions.
The president of the Foundation's Santa explained that since the agency has applied for a grant to the Autonomous Community to settle in full the coffered ceiling of the sanctuary and has been granted, as ornamental decoration will be renovated next year.
In addition, he also indicated that it is ending the suitability of the Annexes to the Sanctuary and the Brothers of La Santa, thanks to the cooperation of the City will have a new facility to be located next to the toilets.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Totana. Fotos: Totana.com
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