Mass, prayers, songs and distinctions received the Virgen de El Cisne. There was joy in citizens as they were able to participate, after limitations due to a pandemic.
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The central park of Loja was the scene where hundreds of devotees of the Churonita to hear the last Eucharist with the presence of the image of the Virgin of El Cisne in the cathedral church of this city, this Monday 1.
There were two Masses: at 05:00 and 06:00. Then, the image, which was wearing a peasant’s outfit, was placed in its urn and in an appropriate vehicle, and suitable for the occasion, which carries on its platform the so-called gancheros (who wear the clothes), custodians and members of the National Police.
Already outside the church and before embarking on the return trip, the Churonita received the honors and part of what the superiority of the National Police or Armed Forces formally receives.
In a very emotional act, the police delegates for his transfer knelt at the foot of the image and promised to protect it.
The transfer began immediately. The image received the applause of those present who gathered in the central park and of those who turned to the sidewalks and balconies on the way out of the city.
The image arrived at Catamayo after 10:00 am and was also received with loud applause from its inhabitants, who excitedly also threw cheers in their honor. She arrived at the police district facilities and was then taken to the María Auxiliadora church in this canton.
Image of the Virgin of El Cisne will return to her sanctuary this Monday, November 1
There was also a Eucharist in the cathedral church as a way of farewell and thanks, on the afternoon of October 31.
The crowned image was later carried on the shoulders by National Police personnel to a vehicle where his glass urn was installed, on a tour of some streets in the north, center and south of the city of Loja.
Dozens of balconies were decorated before the announcement of the Diocese that also summoned a large number of people who accompanied the tour.
The displays of affection and love for the Virgin Mary, in the invocation of El Cisne, were multiple and emotional. There was no lack of applause, gestures of devotion accompanied by prayers and prayers.
In the prayers there were also tears of his devotees in an unusual procession that had never before occurred in the city of Loja, much less in 2020 and in the first months of this 2021, in which citizens have lived situations of restrictions and impediments to meetings or accompaniments on pilgrimage, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The crowned image was visited by thousands of people in the cathedral church since last August 20, when it arrived without the traditional pilgrimage and adoration of devotees, locals and strangers, among the latter the Azuayos who years ago arrived as priostes to star the feast of September 8 in honor of the Virgin Mary.
The authorities of the Lojan church plan to complete the pilgrimage of the image on November 17, when it arrives at its sanctuary. (I)
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