{"id":73460,"date":"2026-08-26T22:04:37","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T20:04:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicasanunciata.org\/?p=73460"},"modified":"2026-08-26T22:28:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T20:28:56","slug":"the-pilgrim-relic-of-father-coll-arrives-in-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicasanunciata.org\/en\/the-pilgrim-relic-of-father-coll-arrives-in-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pilgrim Relic of Father Coll Arrives in Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Madrid, August 26, 2026.<\/strong> With deep emotion, joy and enthusiasm, Madrid welcomed this midday the pilgrim relic of Saint Francis Coll<\/strong>, which continues its journey as a sign of communion, a living memory of the charism and a renewal of the Congregation\u2019s evangelizing mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The relic arrived at Adolfo Su\u00e1rez Madrid-Barajas Airport accompanied by the Delegate of Brazil, Sister Marina Est\u00eavam de Jes\u00fas<\/strong>, who brought it to Madrid. Upon arrival, it was welcomed by the Provincial Prioress, Sister Mar\u00eda Isabel Andr\u00e9s<\/strong>, together with several sisters from the Provincial House. Also present were the Prioress General, Sister Ana Bel\u00e9n Ver\u00edsimo Garc\u00eda<\/strong>, and all the sisters of the General Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The moment of encounter was marked by deep emotion. When Sister Marina appeared at the exit carrying the relic of Father Coll, the sisters present experienced a special moment of joy and gratitude. Spontaneously, the song \u201cSanto Fundador\u201d<\/strong> rose from their hearts as an expression of affection, veneration and thanksgiving for the life and legacy of Saint Francis Coll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the airport, the sisters went to the Provincial House<\/strong>, where the sisters of the community and some representatives of Santa Catalina de Sena School \u2013 FEFC<\/strong> were eagerly awaiting them. The arrival was welcomed with flags, joy and songs dedicated to Father Coll, creating a festive and deeply meaningful atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The relic was placed on a specially prepared altar<\/strong>, carefully arranged and rich in symbolism. The colors, flowers and each of its elements expressed the richness of the charism received from Saint Francis Coll and the desire to keep alive his passion for proclaiming the Gospel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Shared Table and a Celebration of Communion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the welcome, a fraternal meal<\/strong> was shared. This simple gesture of sharing the table also became an expression of fraternity, encounter and communion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later, the sisters from the communities of General Ora\u00e1, Aluche and the General House<\/strong> arrived and joined this special moment in the pilgrimage of the relic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Official Prayer of Welcome in the Rosa Santaeugenia Province<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The day continued with the official prayer of welcome for the relic of Saint Francis Coll in the Rosa Santaeugenia Province \u2013 Communities of Spain<\/strong>. The celebration began with a solemn candlelit procession to the chapel<\/strong>, in an atmosphere of prayer, silence and recollection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An opening introduction helped prepare hearts for this moment of grace. This was followed by the hymn \u201cUn Profeta\u201d<\/strong>, recalling Saint Francis Coll as a man of God, evangelizer and prophet of hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a particularly meaningful moment, several symbols<\/strong> representing essential aspects of Father Coll\u2019s life, spirituality and mission were presented:<\/p>\n\n\n\n