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Rocío Jubilee and Religious Traditions in Almonte

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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, known as “La Venida,” journey from the village of El Rocío toward the parish in Almonte. Dressed in a traditional “pastora” outfit lacking her usual royal attributes, outfit, the image was protected by a transparent waterproof covering during the trek to shield it from light summer 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 procession, the Virgin, also known as trek, the “Blanca Paloma,” 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” and one of the largest religious pilgrimages ever recorded in Spain, with involving approximately 1.4 million pilgrims participating. To manage the massive crowds, a coordinated operation was deployed involving security forces, civil protection, and over 300 local police officers. pilgrims. Logistics included the use of 419 buses and buses, the management of nearly 90% parking occupancy. Sustainability efforts included occupancy, the distribution of 100,000 water bottles bottles, and the removal of approximately 200,000 kilograms of waste. The Virgin will remain in residence in Almonte until To continue the next Pentecost pilgrimage in 2027. 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.

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