The parish of San Andrés Apóstol in Becerril de la Sierra (Madrid) will host, from January 19 to 22, 2026, the pilgrimage and veneration of the relic of Saint Francisco Coll, O.P., founder of the Dominican Sisters of the Annunciation, coming from Rome. This is an event of great spiritual significance for the parish community and for the people of Becerril de la Sierra, who are living these days with deep joy and hope.
In the days prior to the arrival of the relic, two preparatory talks were held in order to deepen knowledge of the life, work, and charism of Saint Francisco Coll, as well as to spiritually prepare the faithful for this moment of grace. The Dominican sisters of the Becerril de la Sierra community, together with the parish priest, Father Ricardo José Gómez de Ortega Fuente, have worked intensively on the organization, encouraging the entire town to participate actively.
According to the program, on Monday, January 19, at around 8:00 p.m., the reception of the relic and a welcoming prayer will take place at the house of the Dominican Sisters of the Annunciation. On Tuesday, January 20, at 3:30 p.m., the relic will be transferred to the parish, where at 7:00 p.m. a votive Mass in honor of Saint Francisco Coll will be celebrated. At 8:00 p.m., the relic will return to the sisters’ house. Finally, on Wednesday, January 21, at 4:00 p.m., a farewell prayer will be held.
The sisters, the parish priest, and the faithful express deep gratitude and hope for this visit, which is experienced as a true blessing for the town. We give thanks to God for this gift that strengthens the faith and communion of the Christian community of Becerril de la Sierra.
