As part of the celebration of the 316th anniversary of the apparition of the Virgin of Bethlehem, Patron Saint of the state of Aragua and fourth symbol of the entity, Governor Joana Sánchez announced the construction of a monument in her honor, which will be located on the Central Regional Highway as a symbol of the faith and unity of the people of Aragua.
The president provided the information during a special joint session between the Regional Parliament and the Bolívar Municipal Council, held in the city of San Mateo, where she invited the people to come together beyond their differences and work for the peace of Venezuela.
“The Virgin of Bethlehem represents hope and love. I invite everyone to unite as one people, regardless of political, ideological, or cultural positions. Although we are a secular state, we ask the faithful of different religious societies to join in prayer for our beloved homeland, Venezuela.”
He also indicated that they obtained the necessary resources to begin different projects in San Mateo, covering vital areas such as health and education for the people of San Mateo.
A call for social cohesion
For her part, legislator Katiana Hernández, president of the parliament, called for social and spiritual cohesion among the people of Aragua amidst the threats looming over the nation: “Today is a day to celebrate faith and hope, and above all the unity of the Venezuelan people,” she stated.
They award the Order of the Virgin of Bethlehem
During the special session, which was attended by parish priests Ángel Fernández and Joscar Ortega as presenter and speaker respectively, the Order of the Virgin of Bethlehem was awarded to a distinguished group of Aragua residents, recognizing their career and contributions to the development of the region, through which they honor the values represented by the patron saint of the state.
