NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL PILAR

The festival of Nuestra Señora del Pilar commemorates the Catholic belief in the apparition of the Virgin Mary at El Pilar in Zaragoza, Spain. Below is information about the reason for the celebration, how it is carried out and when it takes place:

Reason for the celebration:
The festival of Nuestra Señora del Pilar is based on the Catholic tradition that relates the appearance of the Virgin Mary to the Apostle Santiago el Mayor in the year 40 AD. According to the story, the Virgin appeared to him on a marble pillar and entrusted him with the construction of a sanctuary in the place of the demonstration. The Santuario del Pilar in Zaragoza has become an important pilgrimage destination, symbolizing Marian devotion.

As it is celebrated:
This celebration is carried out with enthusiasm and fervor both in Zaragoza and in many regions of Spain and Latin America. The festivities include various elements, such as masses, processions, floral offerings and religious acts in honor of Nuestra Señora del Pilar. During the processions, an image of the Virgin is carried on a litter, while the faithful express their faith and devotion. In addition, in Spain, October 12 coincides with Hispanic Day, giving the commemoration a patriotic nuance.

Date of the celebration:
The festival of Nuestra Señora del Pilar is held every October 12. On this day the apparition of the Virgin Mary to the Apostle Santiago the Greater on the pillar is commemorated. The Catholic Church considers this day as a holy day of obligation, exhorting believers to participate in religious rites and attend mass.

In summary, the festival of Nuestra Señora del Pilar honors the supposed apparition of the Virgin Mary in the Pilar de Zaragoza. The celebrations include masses, processions and religious acts, and October 12 of each year is commemorated as an important day for devotion to the Virgin and its relevance in Christian history.

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