St James Celebrations in Santiago

[ivar]

I took a walk today from Plaza de Platerias to the pilgrims office. Close to 100% of people wearing masks... although there are quite a few people in town today.

 

[JiminVa]

Thanks Ivar. I really enjoy seeing your videos of Santiago de Compestella.

 

[mspath]

Although physically I may not be in Santiago de Compostela nevertheless I yearn to hear the massive cathedral bells peal in celebration of the Feast of Saint James, July 25.

Within the city all will convene to celebrate this historic Catholic event and actively participate in age-old ecclesiastic pageantry and tradition.

Imagine if those present could be magically joined by all past pilgrims. Such a super-giant throng of celebrants would stretch back across one thousand years!

Whatever our ethnicity or beliefs, all pilgrims who walk or have walked the Camino share common bonds. All surely remember their personal thrill on arriving at last at the great cathedral, touching the hallowed stones, weeping with joy, and giving thanks as the great bells tolled.

At home in France tomorrow I shall, as always, also remember and listen for those far-distant, celebratory bells.

Ultreia!

 

[OzAnnie]

Although physically I may not be in Santiago de Compostela nevertheless I yearn to hear the massive cathedral bells peal in celebration of the Feast of Saint James, July 25.

Within the city all will convene to celebrate this historic Catholic event and actively participate in age-old ecclesiastic pageantry and tradition.

Imagine if those present could be magically joined by all past pilgrims. Such a super-giant throng of celebrants would stretch back across one thousand years!

Whatever our ethnicity or beliefs, all pilgrims who walk or have walked the Camino share common bonds. All surely remember their personal thrill on arriving at last at the great cathedral, touching the hallowed stones, weeping with joy, and giving thanks as the great bells tolled.

At home in France tomorrow I shall, as always, also remember and listen for those far-distant, celebratory bells.

Ultreia!

Yes yes yes @mspath
I’m with you.

Thankyou @ivar
Walking the familiar streets today with you and seeing the beautiful people all doing the right thing with masks too. Keeping the way safe and keeping the world safe.
You took me there - I really appreciate these updates you give us all of life in Santiago.
Take care and bless you.

 

[Anne&Pat]

Thank you again Ivar for your video, felt as if we were with you walking through the streets of Santiago.
Look after yourself and your family, keep safe.
Best wishes, Anne & Pat

 

[nycwalking]

More videos!

St. James’s celebrations.

Thanks for this glimpse of a city I miss.