The brotherhood of the Santísimo Cristo del Consuelo will parade with its titular image, andIn the city of Murcia, this Saturday, November 11th, as part of the activities planned for the Third International Congress of Brotherhoods and Sisterhoods, organized by the Superior Council of Brotherhoods of the capital and the San Antonio Catholic University (UCAM). Under the motto "Saved by the Cross of Christ," experts from Spain, Italy, Colombia, and Peru will discuss the event.
The response from the Diocese's brotherhoods and confraternities has been very positive, according to Ramón Sánchez-Parra, president of the Murcia Chapter.
Among the Congress activities will be prominent presentations, exhibitions, Masses, a visit to Caravaca de la Cruz to celebrate the Jubilee, a performance of the sacred drama "Jesus of Nazareth," and more. Likewise, the processions that express God's love for humanity, manifested in Jesus Christ, will be commemorated through the beauty of their images, with the celebration of the procession with floats from the Region on Saturday the 11th.
The Brotherhood of the Most Holy Christ of Consolation will transport the image to Murcia this Tuesday, November 7, so the Hermitage of the Most Holy Christ of Consolation will remain closed until Sunday, November 12, when the Christ will be resting at home.
The Holy Christ will remain on display in Murcia at the Church of San Antolín Martír, along with the other thrones and images that will be carried in the Magna procession on Saturday.
PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.
Wednesday, November 8
11:00 a.m. Exhibition of thrones participating in the Congressional Grand Procession.
Church of San Antolín Mártir.
12:00 p.m. Opening of the Brotherhood Fair.
Alfonso X the Wise Promenade. Murcia.
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Presentation of documentation and credentials to congress attendees.
Episcopal Palace.
7:00 p.m. Solemn Celebration of the Eucharist.
Chaired by: His Excellency and Reverend Monsignor José Manuel Lorca Planes. Bishop of the Diocese of Cartagena.
Holy Cathedral Church.
8:30 p.m. Reception hosted by the Murcia City Council.
Episcopal Palace.
Thursday, November 9
9:00-11:30 a.m. Presentation of documentation and credentials to congress attendees.
9:30 a.m. Solemn Celebration of Lauds and Eucharist.
Chaired by: His Excellency and Reverend Monsignor Manuel Ureña Pastor. Archbishop Emeritus of Zaragoza.
Jerónimos Monastery.
San Antonio Catholic University. Temple of the Jerónimos Monastery.
10:30 a.m. Official Opening Ceremony of the Congress.
Temple of the Jerónimos Monastery.
11:00 a.m. Coffee break.
11:30 a.m. Opening Lecture.
Speaker: Dr. D. Guzmán Carriquiry Lecour. Secretary of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.
12:30 p.m. Communications.
Chapter House. San Antonio Catholic University.
12:30 p.m. Panel of Speakers.
“Nazarenes in the countryside, sentences, mandates and arrows.”
- Juan Luis Ravé Prieto. Coordinator of the Pedagogical Office of the Museum of Fine Arts of Seville.
“Popular Religiosity”.
- Felipe Velasco Melo. President of the Permanent Board for Holy Week in Popayan, Colombia.
“The Cross in Holy Week of Caltanissetta.”
- Gerlando Gianni Taibi. Honorary President of the Real Maestranza de Caltanisetta. Master of ceremonies. Sicily, Italy.
“Urgency of Reconciliation in Christ.”
Rev. Fr. Francisco Martínez Fresneda. Superior Order of Friars Minor. Franciscans. Murcia.
Temple of the Jerónimos Monastery.
2:00 p.m. Mid-Day Celebration.
Chaired by: Reverend Mr. José Alberto Cánovas Sánchez. Episcopal Vicar and Vice-Rector of Religious Affairs at San Antonio Catholic University.
2:30 p.m. Spanish wine.
4:30 p.m. Free visits with guides at the venues.
Blood Museum, Salzillo Museum, City Museum, Murcia Crafts Center, Sacred Art Exhibitions, and Ramón Gaya Museum.
6:30 p.m. Tribute at the Nazarene Monument.
The mockery section of the Cofradía del Amparo will participate.
Murcia. Martínez Tornel Square (Old Bridge).
7:00 p.m. Celebration of the Eucharist and/or lecture or catechism at various brotherhood locations.
8:30 p.m. Solemn Stations of the Cross.
With the participation of the Most Holy Christ of Hope and accompaniment by the Orpheus Music Choir and the Auroros Bell of the Brotherhood of the Blessed Souls of Patiño.
Chaired by: His Excellency and Reverend Monsignor José Manuel Lorca Planes. Bishop of the Diocese of Cartagena.
Exit: Church of San Pedro. Murcia.
Friday, November 10
9:30 a.m. Bus departure from Red Cross Square in Murcia to Caravaca de la Cruz.
11:00 a.m. Lecture: “History and Devotion to the Most Holy True Cross.”
- José Antonio Melgares Guerrero. Official Chronicler of the Region of Murcia and Caravaca de la Cruz. Senior Brother of the Royal and Ancient Brotherhood of Devotees of Santa María de la Arrixaca.
Church of the Savior. Caravaca de la Cruz.
11:30 a.m. Jubilar Station. Parish of El Salvador.
12:00 p.m. Pilgrim's Mass and Veneration of the Sacred Relic.
Chaired by: SER Cardinal Antonio Mª Rouco Varela. Archbishop Emeritus of Madrid.
Sanctuary of the Most Holy True Cross. Caravaca de la Cruz.
2:30 p.m. Lunch.
Pedro Marín Restaurant, Caravaca de la Cruz.
4:30 p.m. Free visits with guides at the venues.
Blood Museum, Salzillo Museum, City Museum, Murcia Crafts Center, Sacred Art Exhibitions, and Ramón Gaya Museum.
6:00 p.m. Documentaries about Holy Week.
Images from the NO-DO of Holy Week in the Region of Murcia belonging to the Francisco Rabal Regional Film Library Archive.
Regional Film Library of Murcia.
7:00 p.m. Eucharistic celebrations and/or lectures or catechism sessions.
Different headquarters of the Brotherhoods.
9:00 p.m. Performance of the Sacred Drama “Jesus of Nazareth.”
Participants: UCAM Symphony Orchestra and Discantus Choir.
Romea Theatre. Murcia.
Saturday, November 11
9:30 a.m. Lauds Prayer and Solemn Celebration of the Eucharist.
Presiding: Cardinal Kevin Farrell.Prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life.
10:30 a.m. Lecture: “Through your Cross and Resurrection, you have saved us, Lord.”
His Excellency and Reverend Monsignor Iván Antonio Marín López. Archbishop of Popayán (Colombia).
San Antonio Catholic University.
11:00 a.m. Panel of Speakers.
'Nazarenes in the countryside, sentences, mandates, and arrows'
- Juan Luis Ravé Prieto. Coordinator of the Pedagogical Office of the Museum of Fine Arts of Seville.
'Evolution of Cartagena-style thrones'
- Angel Julio Huertas Amorós. Steward-President of the California Brotherhood's Art Commission. Cartagena.
'The Cross in Holy Week of Caltanissetta'
- Gerlando Gianni Taibi. Honorary President of the Real Maestranza de Caltanisetta. Master of ceremonies. Sicily, Italy.
Royal Basilica of Our Lady of Charity, Cartagena.
11:15 a.m. Presentation of Málaga's bid to host the 4th International Congress of Brotherhoods and Sisterhoods.
Auditorium of the Catholic University of San Antonio de Murcia.
11:30 a.m. Coffee break.
12:00 p.m. Panel of speakers.
“The Cross, the highest expression of Charity.”
- Roberto Carlos Lazo Zapata, Lifetime Chief Steward of the Brotherhood of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, City of Arequipa Peru.
“The Allegorical Steps: a visual parable”.
- Luis Luna Moreno. Modern Senior Brother of the Royal and Venerable Brotherhood of Our Lady of San Lorenzo, patron saint of Valladolid.
“A dark night gives soul.”
- Alexandre Manuel Nobre da Silva Pais. Professor at the Catholic University of Portugal and the Ricardo do Espírito Santo Silva Foundation School of Decorative Arts. Portugal.
“Discipline and Cross, processional models in Baroque penitential brotherhoods.”
- Miguel Luis López-Guadalupe Muñoz. Professor of Modern History at the University of Granada. Co-director of the course "Andalusian Holy Week." Artistic Aspects. Granada.
UCAM Los Jerónimos Campus, Murcia.
12:00 p.m. Communications.
Chapter House. UCAM Los Jerónimos Campus.
2:00 p.m. Mid-Day Celebration.
Chaired by: Rev. D. Antonio Alcaraz López.Vice-Rector for University Outreach. Director of the “Juan Pablo II” International Institute of Charity and Volunteering at UCAM.
UCAM Los Jerónimos Campus, Murcia.
5:00 p.m. Extraordinary Grand Procession “Saved by the Cross of Christ.” 15 scenes from the Passion of Christ. Sculptors from the Region of Murcia.
Departure: Church of San Antolín Mártir, Murcia. Previously, at 4:30 p.m., Our Father Jesus of Nazareth of Lorquí and Our Lady of Sorrows of Jesus will depart from the Church of Jesus in the Plaza de San Agustín to join the joint procession.
10:00 p.m. Gala Dinner.
Royal Casino of Murcia.
Sunday, November 12
9:30 a.m. Solemn Processional Transfer to the Holy Cathedral Church of the Most Holy Christ of Refuge, from the Parish of San Lorenzo.
With the presence of the image of La Soledad Coronada of the Brotherhood of Forgiveness.
10:30 a.m. Solemn Celebration of the Closing Eucharist.
At the end, reading of the Congress Conclusions.
Rapporteur of the Conclusions:
Hon. Mr. José Luis Mendoza Pérez. President of UCAM.
Announcement of Málaga's candidacy for the 4th International Congress of Brotherhoods and Sisterhoods. Closing of the Congress.
Cardinal Belluga Square. Murcia.
Exhibitions
- Exhibition of thrones participating in the Extraordinary Grand Procession.
November 8, 9, and 10. Church of San Antolín Mártir.
- Holy Week in Murcia according to Saura Mira (Painting).
Episcopal Palace.
- Colors of Holy Week (Painting).
Tent Plaza of the Apostles.
- Splendor Crucis (Sculpture)
Church of San Antonio.
- Colors of Passion (Photography)
Salzillo Museum. Guided tours for congress participants: Tel. 968 29 18 93