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The Federation promotes the European Days of the Camino de Santiago

The Federation promotes the European Days of the Camino de Santiago

In order to highlight its integrative nature, the European Federation of the Saint James Way is promoting the celebration of the first European Days of the Camino de Santiago, during the weekend of October 19 and 20th 2019. Different activities carried out in seven countries will allow the citizens to understand the European component of the Jacobean route and the multiple ties that it has, contributing to unite the different peoples of the continent.

54 actions in seven countries

In total, 54 actions to promote the Camino were held, which included walks in the different territories, conferences, visits to the Jacobean heritage, music concerts, exhibitions, etc.

Check the full program!

 

 


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Portugal joins the celebration of the European Days of the Camino de Santiago

Portugal joins the celebration of the European Days of the Camino de Santiago

The celebration of the European Days of the Camino de Santiago in Portugal featured a walk through the municipality of Vila Pouca de Aguiar, in the heart of Caminho Português Interior de Santiago, held on October 20.

From Tourencinho to Sabroso de Aguiar

The itinerary started in Tourencinho and ended in Sabroso de Aguiar. The initiative included the vice president of the municipality, Ana Rita Días, of the “caminheiros” of Vila Pouca de Aguiar and of more neighbors who wanted to join the route to publicize this section of the Camino in Portugal.

 


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The Portuguese Federation of the Saint James Way was created

The Portuguese Federation of the Saint James Way was created

Pedras Salgadas agreed to the 17th of May the act of constitution of the Portuguese Federation of the Saint James Way, which is made up of 36 national entities, including municipalities and associations. The new federation, which aims to manage and promote the Santiago routes in Portugal, celebrated its first meeting with the election of its governing bodies, which will be chaired by the Municipality of Vila Pouca de Aguiar.

 

Saint James Way in the world

The act of constitution commenced with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque that followed a walk through Santiago. After the inauguration, the mayor of the town, Alberto Machado, the president of the European Federation of the Saint James Way, Jean Girodet, and more representatives of European, national and regional entities offered a token gift with musical accompaniment by a youth band Banda do Pontido.

As a result of the creation of the Portuguese Federation of the Camino de Santiago, the international seminar “Camino de Santiago, a way in the world” was also celebrated in the context of the European and world context of the Camino de Santiago.

 

 


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Delegation of the Federation visits St. James Cathedral in Jerusalem

Delegation of the Federation visits St. James Cathedral in Jerusalem

On March 10, a delegation of the Fédération Européenne du Saint-Jacques de Compostelle visited the Armenian Convent of St. James. The delegation consisted of about 25 people of the organisation, led by the president Mr. Simone Pettirossi of the city of Assisi.

The pilgrimage to St. James of Compostella, or the Saint James Way, is the main pilgrimage route in Europe, and has two permanent representatives in the Council of Europe.

To renew the ancient relations between the two St. James pilgrimage sites

The visit of Fédération Européenne du Saint-Jacques de Compostelle or Saint James Way intends to renew and revive the ancient relations between the two St. James pilgrimage sites. The delegation of the Saint James Way visited the Armenian St. James Cathedral and the Monastery of Saint James.

 

 


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The European Federation celebrates its asamblea in Vila Pouca de Aguiar

The European Federation celebrates its asamblea in Vila Pouca de Aguiar

Coinciding with the beginning of the rotating presidency represented by Ana Rita Díaz, the European Federation of Saint James Way celebrated its annual walk in Vila Pouca de Aguiar.

In addition to reviewing the projects and activities carried out during the year, the members of the federation approved the activities and activities planned for the next exercise.

Participants visit the prominent sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios in Lamego

During their stay in Vila Pouca de Aguiar, participants in the annual tour provided the opportunity to visit a section of the Camino Interior and visit in the municipality of Lamego the prominent sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios.

 



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