- Time of past OR future Camino
- First one in 1977 by train. Many since then by foot. Next one ASAP.
Tomorrow (July 21st) is the Feast of St. Lawrence of Brindisi, OFM Cap, Doctor of the Church, d. 1619, who lies in peace in the chapel of the cloistered Poor Clare's Convento de la Annunciada in Villafranca del Bierzo. I don't think that many pereginos are aware of that....
Some years back, when passing through Villafranca, I decided to pay my respects. I'd heard that the sister's chapel was accessible during divine services. Unfortunately I arrived at an odd hour. I knocked at the convent door and asked to be permitted to visit the chapel. A sister peeked out at me through the grate and brusquely said "Ahora no! En la tarde!" Slam! And, bless her heart, she was right and proper in saying that! It's a cloistered convent, after all!
I'll schedule my visit better next time. Pax, JGE+
Some years back, when passing through Villafranca, I decided to pay my respects. I'd heard that the sister's chapel was accessible during divine services. Unfortunately I arrived at an odd hour. I knocked at the convent door and asked to be permitted to visit the chapel. A sister peeked out at me through the grate and brusquely said "Ahora no! En la tarde!" Slam! And, bless her heart, she was right and proper in saying that! It's a cloistered convent, after all!
I'll schedule my visit better next time. Pax, JGE+
Villafranca del Bierzo in Spain: Tomb of St Lawrence of Brindisi - The Catholic Travel Guide
St Lawrence of Brindisi was known for his evangelizing to the Jews and is buried here in Villafranca del Bierzo in Spain.
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