Archbishop José Ángel Saiz Meneses presides over Solemn Function in Montellano

Archbishop José Ángel Saiz Meneses presided over a solemn Mass at San José Parish in Montellano to mark 300 years of devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows. The liturgy concluded the Septenario in honor of the anniversary of the Fundación Servita. The original rules of the Fundación Servita de María Santísima de los Dolores were approved in the parish in 1726.

During his homily, Archbishop Saiz Meneses described the three centuries as a time of transmitting faith. He encouraged the community to live the tricentenary as an opportunity to renew Christian life through contemplation, gratitude, and reparation. He stated that while previous generations delivered a devotion, the current generation must transmit a living faith.

The Archbishop also blessed a tile with the image of Our Lady of Sorrows at the corner of Hermanas de la Cruz, following the granting of a street dedicated to the Virgin. Archbishop Saiz Meneses noted that while it is important for Mary to have a street in Montellano, she must also have a place in homes and hearts.