The procession of the Virgen de las Angustias of Granada will end an intense month of September in which worship and floral offerings in honor of the patron saint of the Nasrid cityIt is one of the most anticipated religious events by the people of Granada, who accompany the Virgin of Las Angustias with their prayers throughout her journey.
When does the Virgen de las Angustias procession take place?
As tradition dictates, the procession of the Virgen de las Angustias of Granada will take place soon. September 29, last Sunday in SeptemberThe procession will leave from the basilica at 6:30 p.m. and it is planned to enter the temple at 11:30 p.m.. As a novelty, the procession will pass entirely through the interior of the Cathedral of Granada. Thus, the procession of the Virgin of Angustias will enter the first metropolitan temple through the Puerta del Perdón and exit to the Plaza de las Pasiegas through the Puerta de la Encarnación.
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Departure from the Basilica of Las Angustias. At 6:30 p.m.
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Itinerary: Carrera de la Virgen, Plaza del Campillo, Plaza de Mariana Pineda, Ángel Ganivet, Catholic Kings, Gran Vía de Colón, Cárcel Baja, Puerta del Perdón, Granada Cathedral, Plaza de las Pasiegas, Marquis of Girona, Jáudenes, Alhóndiga, Puerta Real, Acera del Darro, Carrera de la Virgen (central promenade).
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Entrance to the Basilica of Angustias. At 11:30 p.m.
The route will allow the faithful to enjoy the passage of the Virgin of Angustias in different emblematic points of the center of Granada. As every year, we expect a large influx of people who do not want to miss this unique moment full of emotion and joy for the people of Grenada.
Where to see the Virgin of Angustias of Granada: points of interest
The route of the procession of the Virgin of Angustias of Granada offers Several corners to see the patron saint of the Nasrid capital. However, some of these streets manage to create an atmosphere of solitude that reaches a high level of beauty.
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Virgin race. Both on the way there and back, this route is a key point for the procession of the Virgen de las Angustias of Granada. In fact, it is here that the basilica of the patron saint of Granada is located. The Carrera de la Virgen is characterized by its thick trees that give a different touch to the procession.
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Catholic Kings – Gran Vía de Colón. The confluence of these two streets is also interesting to see. Here stands the monument to Isabel the Catholic, one of the most characteristic places in the center of Granada.
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CathedralThe passage of the Virgin of Angustias through the Cathedral of Granada is one of the high points of the procession of the patron saint.
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Royal Gate. Leaving Alhóndiga Street and turning towards Recambios, the procession of the Virgen de las Angustias, already in the darkness of the night, arrives at the Puerta Real. Here, the passage takes on a beautiful appearance thanks to its lighting, thus contrasting with the image offered by the monumental buildings of this central square.
The procession of the Virgin of Angustias in Granada brings together more than 100,000 people in the streets of the Nasrid capital, which will experience one of its most beautiful days on September 29.
Other cults to the Virgin of Angustias
After the floral offering on the 15th, the novena in honor of the Virgin of Angustias of Granada. This worship, which precedes the procession, will begin next Thursday, September 19 and will end on the 27th of the same month. The person in charge of officiating the Eucharists will be Amadeo Rodriguez MagroBishop Emeritus of Jaén.
Likewise, during the celebration of the novena, various corals in the different Eucharists, such as the Choir of the Virgen de las Angustias, the Chamber Choir of the Royal Chapel of Granada or the Federico García Lorca Choir.
