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The Patron Saint of Murcia, the Virgin of Health, accompanied by a real human river, was received last night on the square May 1 with cheers of beautiful, pretty and beautiful, to the sound of the national anthem, played by the Band Musical Holy Cecilia and thence continued his journey to Spain Square next to City Hall place where the pastors of the churches of Archena concelebrated Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the proclamation as Patroness of Archena.

For this reason, people are celebrating these days an extensive program of religious ceremonies in his honor, as was the only religious class who survived the civil war, whose invocation is dedicated the Chapel of Bath, under which there is a cave in which was hidden until 1939 This image was already beloved by archeneros, who visited her in joyful procession on the day of the Ascension, but after the war became, along with Corpus Christi, the patron saint of archena.

And in 1954 his solemn coronation took place.

The Mass was held yesterday at the same place where he was proclaimed patron of Murcia, 75 years ago, ie, in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

At yesterday's ceremony was attended by the Mayor of Murcia, Patricia Fernández, the Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Manuel Sánchez Marcos, Aldermen of the government team and the rest of the Corporation, as well as representatives of the Military Family, Justice of the Peace, and asosciaciones and groups in the town, plus Queens and Ladies of past festivals and representatives of the council as well as the integrity of the brotherhoods Anderos Virgin Health and Corpus Christi-Our Lady of Health.

The commemoration of the 75th anniversary of its proclamation as patron of Archena began last Friday at the Spa, where the Mayor, Patricia Fernandez, accompanied by the Minister of Development, Manuel Campos and the Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Manuel Marcos Sanchez delivered the opening speech of the program of events organized by the guilds of Corpus-Health and a Health Anderos Virgin Sabbath was transferred to the Military Estate these days also celebrates the 120th anniversary of its foundation, as a former military hospital , where he was received by the Chief Colonel.

After the Eucharist, the Mayor gave a painting by local artist, Francisco Torrano, parishes of St. John and Corpus, the Celebrations Committee, and the Brotherhood of Corpus and Anderos Virgin Health box.

Later, the patron was accompanied to the church of Corpus Christi 'The Immaculate (which introduces new pastor in the person of Israel), where today his name day will be held, remaining there until the next day 14.The acts will continue until end of the month, with the conclusion of an octave in his honor, and in the Church of San Juan Bautista, ending acts with his return back to the Spa on the 28th in the morning procession.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Archena