The brothers of the Brotherhood of La Soledad are called to the polls to elect an elder brother on September 29. The current one can once again attend these elections, Enrique Ruiz Floressince the start of his mandate in 2020.
The deadline for submitting applications will soon close, on Monday, September 9. Currently, the brotherhood has already consolidated itself in its new enclave and in the life of the parish of Santa María de Guadalupe, in the Levant Districtafter leaving the parish of Santiago.
During these four years under the leadership of Enrique Ruiz Flores, the previously approved change of headquarters was carried out and the musical accompaniment of the band of the Star after the passage of the Most Holy Mary in her Solitude, which previously was silent.
Furthermore, he worked on enriching the passage, with the creation of new handles ordered from the goldsmith. Emilio Leonwhich will be released next Good Friday. This year, the Santa Cruz, owner of the brotherhood, has brought new corners in bronze-colored ironwork.
Other projects undertaken include a volunteer programme that accompanies people living alone, in coordination with Cáritas, and the launch of the San Francisco de Asís choir.
Today, the brotherhood collaborates in the preparation of the procession of the Virgin of Guadalupe October 5, promoted by the Order of Franciscan Friars.
The image of the Virgin of Guadalupe and that of San Francisco will take to the streets and the event will mobilize the brothers of La Soledad, the parishioners and the students of the Franciscan School, with the participation of the Estrella music group.
In the year 1224, San Francisco He retired to Mount Alberna, and while he was in prayer, he saw a seraph descend from heaven in the form of the crucified Christ and leave mysterious wounds imprinted on his side, hands and feet.
This year they meet eight centuries of this event, and therefore, on October 5, the Saturday closest to the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Mary of Guadalupe will parade in procession through the streets of her parish.
