Don't forget to get your Cotalaya in Santiago

[jefferyonthecamino]

Commemorating the 800 year anniversary of Saint Francis of Assisi's pilgrimage to Santiago. You can request it at the Franciscan convent in Santiago near the Cathedral.

 

[Olivares]

Close tothe Catheral, I got mine right after getting the Compostela 13 July 2014.

 

[Al the optimist]

Nice place for a quiet prayer as well.

 

[supersullivan]

Very up-market wedding was going on in the church when I collected mine, groom was in the Spanish army or navy to judge by the number of uniforms and ceremonial swords present, later when making my way to the archway off the Cathedral, saw the bride and groom arrive at the Parador for their 1st honeymoon night.
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[Thomas Yap]

Hi Jeffery,

What would be the name of the Franciscan Convent in Spanish so I can get my direction?

Thanks.

 

[Thomas Yap]

@Thomas Yap

http://www.santiagoturismo.com/monumentos/convento-e-igrexa-de-san-francisco

Ondo Ibili !

Thanks!

 

[nreyn12]

I read somewhere that there is also a special credencial for this year, also to commemorate Saint Francis' pilgrimage. I also read that you can get it only at the church in O'Cebreiro. Can anyone share more info on this topic?

Thanks!
Nancy

 

[Al the optimist]

See link above Nancy. You are looking for the Convent and Church of San Francisco, Rúa do Campiño de San Francisco 3, Santiago de Compostela, 15704
Looking at the Cathedral take the road to the left just by the Piper's archway. The Church is right in front of you at the end and they issue it from a table to the left once inside. They only issue the Conventus Compostelae at certain times of the day and there is a sign at the Convent door saying when these are. Yes it is being issued this year and every other year that is a centenary of his Camino.

 

[jefferyonthecamino]

See link above Nancy. You are looking for the Convent and Church of San Francisco, Rúa do Campiño de San Francisco 3, Santiago de Compostela, 15704
Looking at the Cathedral take the road to the left just by the Piper's archway. The Church is right in front of you at the end and they issue it from a table to the left once inside. They only issue the Conventus Compostelae at certain times of the day and there is a sign at the Convent door saying when these are. Yes it is being issued this year and every other year that is a centenary of his Camino.

times are: 10 to 11 am, and 5 to 7 pm.

 

[Al the optimist]

Thanks Jeffery, I wasn't sure what they were. I turned up just after 11 and had to go back in the evening.