This Sunday, August 15, the traditional lowering of the image of the Virgen del Valle was held in Anzoátegui, an activity that marks the beginning of the celebration of the centenary of her patronage in the East of the country.
The solemn Eucharist held in the María Auxiliadora de Lechería church, as a prelude to the preparation of its party on September 8, was transmitted through social networks and with less than half the capacity allowed in the temple, as a preventive measure for the coronavirus pandemic. This is the second year that the ceremony has been held behind closed doors.
The parish priest Domingo Marcano, officiated the mass accompanied by a musical group from the community that animated the ritual. Municipal authorities were present at the religious activity.
The image of the also patron saint of fishermen and the Venezuelan National Navy, also begins next week a pilgrimage through the communities.
