Well done, applause and lots of noise. Socorro tinged with joy on the last Sunday of September. Our Lady of Help took to the streets to pass in front of her faithful, in front of houses, windows and balconies, visiting many of those who come to see her daily and those who go more sporadically.
In the pass, overflowing with flowers, the tuberose sticksoffered by their fans in the corners and next to the pedestal, and large roses and carnations of various shades, as well as bunches of grapes and apples, looked very attractive.
As always, and because a picture is worth a thousand words, the four little angels Around them they carried baskets with market products, thus referring to the status of patroness of this place and of the shops of Corredera: one of them carried a tambourine and a jug, another a meringue, the others wicker baskets with food, among which it was easy to see a small bottle of oil and some sausages.
A few months ago, the Virgin was present on the May Cross installed with fruits and flowers in front of his hermitage. After a few months, finishing the last sips of summer at the start of mild autumn, the Virgin was present in the street, a sign of popular devotion alive all year round.
The image, in its golden templehe entered the gate just at seven o’clock in the afternoon and very soon, near Almagra, he received the first shot. Later, in Calle Escultor de Mesa, he passed under an arch built in his honor and headed towards the Basilica of San Pedro, and the brotherhood took the most classic route, along Calle Pedro López.
The scent of tuberose, incense and music filled the air. The Estrella music group performed the march “Virgen del Socorro”, by Enrique Báez, as the procession left. Then the joy continued with “Coronation of Socorro”, by Abel Moreno, and the march “You are the pride of our people”, by Pablo Ojeda, was also included.
In the photograph above, the Virgin of Socorro enters San Pedro Square. Bottom left, the passage leading to St. Peter’s Basilica. On the right, along Don Rodrigo Street
The Blessed Virgin, who is Mayor Perpétue of Córdoba, wore his white coronation costume and the golden crowns that his neighborhood, his faithful and the city of Córdoba had given him in 2003 for this celebration. In the right hand, the scepter.
He wore lace Brussels lace as a headdress, a mantilla knitted from pomegranate, and this garment as well as various jewels were offered by her faithful. She wore silver girandole earrings with Swarovski crystals, made by David Pulido, and a goldsmith’s butterfly in gold-plated sterling silver with rhinestones, by Alejandro Carrero.
It was also created sleeve of the cream-colored damask guide cross with braid.
In the last stretch of the exit, he arrived the apotheosis. Pedro López and Rodríguez Marín streets, in Espartería, richly decorated with shawls and hangings, welcomed the Virgin.
“The sun embroiders with golden rays lace for your face, bobby pins for your hair and bows for your bob. » This was the phrase contained in the arch made of white paper flowers, with which the Virgin was complimented and all the affection was given to her in thanks for so many moments in which she offered her help.
