This Sunday, a religious procession (rogativa) in honor of Saint Anne will take place, traveling to the area known as “El Calvario” in Las Manchas.
The event commemorates the 117th anniversary of the eruption of the Chinyero volcano in our municipality.
This coming Sunday, November 15, a *rogativa* (a traditional religious procession) featuring the image of Saint Anne of Tamaimo will travel to the area known as “El Calvario” in the village of Las Manchas. As is the case every year, the procession will also include the images of the Virgin of the Pillar and Saint Dominic of Guzmán.
It is worth noting that this event—steeped in both popular and historical tradition—involves moving these religious images to the “El Calvario” site in Las Manchas. This is the very spot where, long ago, local residents—fearing that their homes would be destroyed by lava—brought the image of Saint Anne from the village of Tamaimo. They traveled approximately 8 kilometers, arriving at the foot of the volcanic lava flows, which then—inexplicably—halted their path and stopped advancing.
The event will begin around 11:00 a.m., as the images depart from their respective churches, heading toward the site. At approximately 12:00 p.m., a traditional commemorative mass will be held, attended by members of the local government and many residents who will accompany the images. Afterward, a communal lunch will take place before the images are returned to their home parishes.
