Cathedral services disruption in 2018 for building work

Bradypus

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Too many and too often!

• Nov 16, 2017

• #1

A press conference today has outlined the ongoing programme of restoration and repair work for the cathedral in Santiago. A lot of the focus next year will be on internal work which will severely disrupt the normal pattern of services with many masses being transferred to a nearby church. On the positive side it is expected that the main facade will be cleared of scaffolding by March to allow other work to proceed.

http://www.europapress.es/galicia/n...ada-estara-andamios-marzo-20171116143109.html

http://agencias.abc.es/agencias/noticia.asp?noticia=2664356

 

SRutledge

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plan to walk in 2018

• Nov 18, 2017

• #2

i was also told the botafumero will not be in use in 2018. this is due to the interior work on the Cathedral.

 

Kanga

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Francés x 5, Le Puy x 2, Arles, Tours, Norte, Madrid, Via de la Plata, Portuguese, Primitivo

• Nov 19, 2017

• #3

If that is known it might take the pressure off the camino from Sarria next year. I can imagine people deferring.

 

T

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Camino de Santiago de compestella 2018

• Nov 26, 2017

• #4

I’m not able to read Spanish but am planning my first Camino in May- June 2018. Am I correct in assuming that the cathedral in Santiago will be closed on my arrival? No pilgrims mass in the cathedral, no boterfumeiro? This will seriously dampen my spirits! Whilst I understand the need for restoration all through my planning I’ve had a picture in my head of standing in the cathedral during the pilgrims mass watching the boterfumeiro swing. I honestly can’t imagine that not being the end of my first ( and possibly only ) Camino! tears in my eyes now! I have such a heavy heart Reading this

 

Last edited: Nov 28, 2017