From the early hours of the morning, devotees from all over the country move towards the eastern region to participate in the celebrations of the Day of the Virgin of the Altagraciaconsidered the spiritual mother and protector of the Dominican people.
The Basilica of Our Lady of the Altagracialocated in the municipality of Higueywill receive on this day thousands of parishioners who seek to thank or ask for miracles from the mother of Jesus of Nazareth.
Just as the displacements began at dawn today, the activities of the Marian enclosure they have also done so. Around seven are planned for the day. masses and one procession.
At 5:00 and 6:30 in the morning the first eucharists. At 10:00 it will be the main mass of the day, which will be attended by president Luis Abinader. This celebration will be officiated by the bishop of the Diocese of Our Lady of the Altagracia in HigueyJesús Castro Marte.
The mass from 12:00 noon Father Evaristo Areché Freijomil will preside, and the one at 1:00 in the afternoon will be in creolefor Haitian pilgrims. Subsequently, priest Sergio Cordero García will be in charge of the Eucharist at 3:00 in the afternoon.
The solemn procession through the streets of Higuey It will be at 4:30 in the afternoon, with representation from all the parishes, in charge of schools, pastoral care and Catholic movements.
At 6:00 in the afternoon, the mass will be chaired by the archbishop emeritus of Santiago of the Knights, Monsignor Ramón Benito de la Rosa y Carpio.
