As every September 8th, thousands of Cubans paid tribute to Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre, revered as the Patroness of Cuba in the Catholic Church.
People from various provinces of Cuba and other countries gathered in the town of El Cobre, in Santiago de Cuba, to take part in the procession dedicated to the veneration of the Virgin Mary.
The news portal CubaNet shared a video on Facebook this Sunday showing the large gathering that walked through the streets of El Cobre, following the image of Our Lady of Charity.
Declared the Patroness of Cuba on May 10, 1916, by Pope Benedict XV, the holy image inspires a great celebration every year.
The Archdiocese of Santiago de Cuba shared on Facebook various moments from the traditional pilgrimage that takes place every September 7th, starting from the main city to El Cobre.
"After a joyful and heartfelt pilgrimage, the young people who traveled from Santiago de Cuba to the Sanctuary of the Mother, as a sign of faith, entrusted to her all their personal hopes and desires that they carried in their hearts with great devotion," the publication stated.
"We trust that this journey, this pilgrimage, will continue to resonate in the history of our nation and our faith," the Archdiocese of Santiago de Cuba added in its statement.
The rescuer Aris Arias Batalla, a representative of the Red Cross in the eastern province, shared on Facebook various moments from the pilgrimage held the day before the Feast of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre.
However, the activities program to celebrate Our Lady of Charity has been noticeable in Santiago de Cuba for several days, with a conga accompanying the faithful to the sanctuary in El Cobre.
The festive conga accompanied the pilgrims from the central park of the town to the Sanctuary, merging traditional Cuban music with religious devotion.
However, the jubilee dedicated to the Patroness of Cuba extends beyond the borders of the city of Santiago de Cuba.
Dozens of Cubans joined the procession of the Virgen de la Caridad de El Cobre this Saturday as it moved through the streets of El Vedado, in the Havana municipality of Plaza de la Revolución.
The journey, which began at the Parish of San Juan de Letrán - located at 19th Street and J - extended all the way to the Church of the Sacred Heart, on Línea and D.
Last August, Cubans residing in the city of Miami participated in a procession of the Virgen de la Ermita de la Caridad through various locations in the county.
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