Religious festivities held for patron saints in Venezuela and Mexico

In Mantecal, Venezuela, residents of the Muñoz municipality held a procession to commemorate 215 years of veneration for their patron saint, San Miguel Arcángel. The event included a walk through the main avenues accompanied by songs and prayers, concluding with a solemn mass at the parish temple to pray for peace and the well-being of local families.

In Matehuala, Mexico, festivities are underway for San Francisco de Asís. Following a thanksgiving mass and the changing of the saint's habit, organizers announced the program for the 2026 San Francisco de Asís Festival, which will mark the 800th anniversary of his passing. The upcoming celebrations include a novena, artistic festivals, traditional dances, and musical performances scheduled for early October.