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Córdoba Marks Feast of Our Lady of Hope With Besamanos and Jubilee Mass

The Advent observance venerates Mary's expectant motherhood as a widely cherished patronage.

Overview

  • María Santísima de la Esperanza was venerated in continuous besamanos at San Andrés on December 18 from 9:00 to 21:00, with the Ángelus at noon and the rosary at 19:00.
  • Bishop Jesús Fernández presided a diocesan jubilee Mass on Thursday evening at the parish of Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza within the Jubilee Year Peregrinos de la Esperanza.
  • The Hermandad de la O held a daylong besamanos at Nuestra Señora de la Aurora, with the rule function led by Adolfo Ariza and music by the Orfeón Cajasur Ciudad de Córdoba.
  • The Cofradía del Descendimiento continued its triduo at San José y Espíritu Santo and scheduled a besamanos for Saturday, highlighting the 40th anniversary of Nuestra Señora del Buen Fin’s arrival.
  • Local participation included students offering flowers and songs during the besamanos, while reporting also recalled the feast’s roots in the O Antiphons and its seventh‑century recognition at the Council of Toledo.