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  1. L

    Morning mass and the botafumeiro

    Wondering if anyone has EVER seen the botafumeiro swing at the 7:30 am mass and if the lines are long to get in at that time of morning? Thanks
  2. Camino Jim

    Botafumeiro Update

    First off THANK YOU to all Groups and Pilgrims that had the Botafumerio swung during the month of May for it was swung 40+ times which is great. Starting June 1st the cost rose from 450 Euro to 500 Euro and since the Camino is becoming so busy reservations for your special occasion should be...
  3. Bradypus

    The most embraced image in the world?

    Just saw this article which has some information about the great silver-caped image of the Apostle in the cathedral in Santiago. Also some explanation of the history and symbolism of the ornate decoration around the high altar...
  4. Maxcheese

    Pilgrims mass

    Hey guys! I'm set to arrive in sdc Sunday. Do you guys know if the pilgrim office is still handling passes for mass?
  5. T

    Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

    We are getting conflicting information on the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. Is the cathedral open? Are pilgrims masses being held there? What day(s) will the Botafumerio take place?
  6. Camino Jim

    Botafumeio

    For those now walking the Camino. The Botafumeio will be swung at the 12:00 Mass 30 May 2022
  7. V

    Statue of Santiago

    Does anyone have a good photo of the Statue of Santiago in the cathedral at SdeC? I am not sure where exactly it is, but have been told that there is one in a small chapel off the north transept. It is I understand a depiction of Santiago Matamoros that is deemed politically incorrect at present...
  8. Anniesantiago

    Cathedral Rooftop Tour Confusion: Which One Should You Choose?

    I'm a little confused. Now it appears there are several different tours offered at the Cathedral. Can someone tell me for SURE which of these is what we used to call the Cathedral Rooftop Tour? https://visitas.catedraldesantiago.es/en-GB/venta-de-entradas
  9. Coverbid

    Looking for Name of Priest Who Says English Mass at Cathedral de Compostela

    Hi, Can anyone tell me the name of the Pilipino priest that says the English Mass at the Cathedral de Compostela? He has walked 3 Caminos himself. He is about 40-50ish years old. I want to send him some information, but I have forgotten his name. Does anyone know of the mailing address to the...
  10. mspath

    Reconstructing Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris

    Read/watch this splendid reportage from CBS news dated 26/12/2021. Reconstructing Notre Dame Cathedral After watching this, in the truest sense, ...Godspeed.
  11. B

    The Botafumeiro technical details

    I know that if you ask the internet for information you will get answers that conflict with each other. The cathedral website does not state how much charcoal is used in the Botafumeiro [Bfo from now on, it's easier to type), and I would have no problem if everybody said "some charcoal is put...
  12. B

    What is Zebedee saying?

    On the south side of the altar there is a small statue, helpfully labelled "STA SALOME". On the north side of the altar there is a similar sized figure holding a scroll, on which I am unable to read all the letters. Since Salomé was James's mother. I am guessing that the figure represents...
  13. U20C_Katherine

    Botafumeiro - All Saints Mass

    May someone please explain how does getting into the mass on the all saints day (with botafumeiro) work? One of the pilgrims told me yesterday that I would have to make a reservation at the pilgrims office at the cost of $300 to attend. True?
  14. Maxcheese

    Botafumeiro best chance?

    So, I understand the botafumeiro is only officially used during official celebrations, but I also gather that it's also used way more than this because of benefactors 'buying' the service. I was wondering which daily pilgrims mass I should attend in order to get the most chances to see it in...
  15. H

    tour of Cathedral of Santiago/online tickets

    For anyone who bought tickets online to tour the Cathedral of Santiago, the website says that the cost for general admission is 12 euro (10 if an accredited pilgrim -- if we have received our compostelas, are we still accredited?). This includes "Torre de la Carraca + Museo Colección...
  16. T

    Pilgrims mass 2021 - Santiago Cathedral

    Hi all. I’m heading out on my first camino (Frances) from Ponferrada next Sunday. Can any one confirm that these are the times of the Pilgrims Mass in the cathedral this year? And that this will be the times every day throughout the year (I’m arriving in Santiago in the middle of October). I...
  17. G

    Extra security at the cathedral in Santiago at noon today. Does anyone know what was going on?

    We arrived in Santiago on Wednesday and took a last stroll past the cathedral today before we have to fly out. The plaza was way more packed than we have seen and there was a huge police presence. This was during the noon pilgrim mass and appeared likely there was someone of importance inside...
  18. K

    English mass at cathedral

    Hi everyone , just a quick one. Is there any English mass at the cathedral now ? I am in Santiago now & went to a few but all in spanish. The cathedral is really beautiful & the experience of mass there is amazing but having walked caminos over previous years I do miss the coziness of the...
  19. peregrina2000

    Nighttime tours of Santiago’s Cathedral

    Now, in addition to the regular tours, the rooftop tours, the Pórtico de la Gloria tours, etc., there are nighttime tours! https://www.abc.es/cultura/abci-visitas-nocturnas-catedral-santiago-compostela-202108251718_video.html?fbclid=IwAR31TyQGn4xzljR0zXJ6VRyzokWqqM-JC8EcC96qww4KK45UJ0ywiXmN1TQ...
  20. peregrina2000

    Sevilla’s cathedral in the news

    This is (IMO at least) a very interesting article about the unusual carvings of plates of food in Sevilla’s cathedral. I confess I haven’t spent enough time in that cathedral to have noticed it, but it looks like a must-see for my next Vdlp, whenever that may be...

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