Next Saturday, the relics of Saint John the Baptist of the Conception will be in the streets of Córdoba, something that has not happened since 2014. The occasion will be on February 15, in commemoration of the liturgical feast of Saint John the Baptist of the Conception in the diocese of Córdoba and framed within the events for the 50th anniversary of his canonization by Pope Paul VI. The Holy Cathedral Church will host a solemn Eucharist at six in the evening, presided over by the episcopal vicar of Córdoba, Jesús Daniel Alonso Porras, with the presence of religious authorities.
The remains of Saint John the Baptist of the Conception are usually found in the church of the Trinitarians in Córdoba, a place that draws faithful from all over Córdoba and Spain to pray to him. As part of these events, on Thursday, February 13, the parish of the Fathers of Grace will host a sermon in honor of the saint given by Father Rafael Márquez de San Carlino in Rome.
The Trinitarian Order is currently immersed in a Jubilee Time granted by the Holy See, celebrating half a century since the canonization of Saint John the Baptist of the Conception. This jubilee highlights the life and work of the saint, especially his dedication to the most needy. The celebration includes a procession through the streets of Córdoba, in which various brotherhoods linked to the Trinitarian Order will participate.
Saint John the Baptist of the Conception was a religious born in Almodóvar del Campo in 1561 and died in Córdoba in 1613. He was a prominent preacher and author of mystical texts. The procession on Saturday will involve the participation of various religious entities and the presence of Trinitarian brotherhoods from different parts of Spain. The music during the procession will be provided by the Musical Group Christ of Grace from Córdoba.
This event, which is part of the Trinitarian Jubilee celebrations, aims to highlight the figure of Saint John the Baptist of the Conception and his legacy within the order. The festivity will conclude with a ceremony scheduled for 11:30 PM.
