No 565
Monday, 20th April, 2015
Tel: 96 673 0057
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS JOIN ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE STAFF REPORTER Some 200,000 pilgrims joined in the annual walk to the Santa Faz monastery this week, joining what Regional President of Valencia, Alberto Fabra, described last year as a sign of “unity and strength” as there is nothing that can stop “the will of an entire people”.
In fact, although there were fewer attendees than last year, when some 300,000 pilgrims took the 7.5 kilometre trek, it was anticipated that last year would have been particularly busy on account of the event celebrating its 525th anniversary, it was inevitable in this election year that politicians would see the opportunity to gain support from attendees. Continued on Page 2