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Rocío Jubilee and Religious Traditions in Almonte

Overview

The Rocío Jubilee, running from 15 August 2025 to 16 May 2027, is centered on the “Venida de la Virgen del Rocío,” a tradition where the town’s patroness travels approximately 15 kilometers from her sanctuary to Almonte. This specific jubilee is the third granted by the Holy See to the devotion and the first linked to a “Venida.” Under the motto “Sigue sus pasos,” the period allows pilgrims to obtain plenary indulgences at the Parish of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción.

In preparation for the arrival, Almonte decorated its streets and inaugurated an ephemeral cathedral in the Plaza Virgen del Rocío. On Wednesday, 19 August 2026, the Virgin began her traditional journey from El Rocío toward Almonte. Dressed in a “pastora” outfit, the image was protected by a transparent waterproof covering to shield it from potential rain. The procession was supported by the Guardia Civil, which deployed over 150 officers, including cavalry, canine services, and drones. Following a 20-hour trek, the “Blanca Paloma” arrived at the Parish Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción at 9:35 a.m. on Thursday, 20 August.

Local authorities described the event as a “historic mobilization” involving approximately 1.4 million pilgrims. Logistics included 419 buses, the management of nearly 90% parking occupancy, the distribution of 100,000 water bottles, and the removal of 200,000 kilograms of waste. To continue the jubilee's spiritual focus, the Hermandad Matriz de Almonte announced a conference cycle, “Diálogos con la Fe en el Año Jubilar del Rocío,” scheduled from October 2026 to February 2027, featuring high-ranking religious figures.

Entities

Almonte · Virgen del Rocío · El Rocío · Santiago Gómez Sierra · Hermandad Matriz de Almonte

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Hermandad Matriz announces conference cycle for El Rocío Jubilee Year

    The Hermandad Matriz de Almonte will host six conferences from October 2026 to February 2027 to mark the Jubilee Year of El Rocío, featuring various bishops and religious leaders.

  2. [CULTURE] 10 sources
    Almonte hosts 1.4 million pilgrims for Virgen del Rocío procession

    An estimated 1.4 million pilgrims gathered in Almonte, Spain, for the historic 'Venida de la Virgen del Rocío' religious procession, marking one of the largest mobilizations in the country.

  3. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Virgin of El Rocío reaches Almonte after 20-hour procession

    The Virgin of El Rocío reached Almonte after a 20-hour procession through rain, accompanied by thousands of devotees. Authorities reported the security operation concluded without major incidents.

  4. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Religious traditions and pilgrimages observed across Spain, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Mexico

    Religious traditions and pilgrimages are being celebrated across Spain, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Mexico, honoring various Marian icons and historical religious figures.

  5. [CULTURE] 9 sources
    Virgen del Rocío begins traditional procession to Almonte

    The Virgen del Rocío has begun her traditional seven-year procession from El Rocío to Almonte, supported by a major security deployment and thousands of devotees.

  6. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Almonte prepares for the arrival of the Virgen del Rocío

    Almonte is preparing for the arrival of the Virgen del Rocío, an event coinciding with the Rocío Jubilee Year that will transform the town into a major pilgrimage destination for nine months.

  7. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Almonte maintains seven-year tradition of Virgen del Rocío transfer

    The Virgin del Rocío is transferred from her sanctuary to Almonte every seven years, a tradition institutionalized in 1949 to mark extraordinary moments in the town's history.

  8. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Almonte releases 21‑year‑old Virgin of Rocío album; Almazán to host first Heritage Night

    Almonte revives a 21‑year‑old Virgin of Rocío commemorative album, while Almazán prepares its inaugural Heritage Night on Aug 22, featuring concerts in historic medieval sites.

  9. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Andalusian towns Cabra and Almonte host major Virgin festivals in August

    Cabra will hold its XIII Romería of the Virgen de la Sierra on 14‑15 August, while Almonte’s “Cara a Cara” programme will provide accessible viewing of the Virgen del Rocío’s Venida for seniors and disabled on

  10. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Almonte's Rocío Jubilee Begins August 15 with Motto 'Sigue sus pasos

    The Hermandad Matriz de Nuestra Señora del Rocío de Almonte unveiled the motto “Sigue sus pasos” for the Rocío Jubilee, running from 15 Aug 2025 to 16 May 2027, with opening Mass led by Bishop Santiago Gómez Sì

  11. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Virgin of El Rocío dressed for Almonte’s August 19 arrival

    The Virgin of El Rocío was presented in Almonte wearing a newly crafted Pastora habit ahead of the 19 August Venida, featuring gold‑threaded embroidery, pearls, and poppy motifs donated by local brotherhoods.

Sources

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