Brotherhood Sant Jordi
Last year the high mass on St. George's Day was presided over by the Bishop Emeritus of León D. Antonio Vilaplana Molina, who at the end of it (at the headquarters of the Brotherhood) He blessed the insignia of the mayorales. This badge reproduces the image of Saint George from the monument.
The most important event for the Brotherhood this year, It has been without a doubt the culmination of the reliquary of the second relic of Saint George.
Last year in the article about the Brotherhood in this magazine party program, We gave all the details of the arrival of the second relic of our patron to Banyeres de Mariola. We immediately contacted different goldsmiths and artists to obtain a good reliquary for the aforementioned relic..
After the first negotiations, it was considered appropriate to commission the sketch of it to the painter from Alcoy, Rafael Guarinos., who perfectly captured his art and our idea in his works. Then came the various procedures, to carry out the same work that was ultimately entrusted to Vicente David Gómez, goldsmith from Valencia, making the enamels of María Jesús Gomara from Madrid himself.
This reliquary is made expressly to remain in the urn located under the image of our patron saint on his altar.. However, It has been ensured that it has a perfect finish in case one year, for any reason, it is decided to take it out in procession, Likewise, said urn has been provided with special shielding to house said relic as a memory of this event., A sheet that reproduces said reliquary has been distributed to all members..
With more than just time, the reliquary for the festivities of our patron's relic was finished., and so the day 7 September 2.004 was blessed by Monsignor D. Vicente Juan Segura, at the end of the solemn high mass.
A new reproduction of the statue of Saint George has been made, of the monument, in a smaller size (ca.. 58 cm) in decorated resin, which is in the collaborating businesses of our population.
One of the objectives that we set for ourselves when we assumed the board of the brotherhood was the conservation of its heritage.. After various consultations and procedures as required, It has been decided to restore the altarpiece of our patron's altar.
The state of the aforementioned altarpiece, as is known to everyone, It's unfortunate because of the passing of the years. The task of restoring our parish temple began a few years ago, had to face this costly task. If the forecasts for these San Jorge festivities are met, 2005 would be completely restored, This work has been entrusted to the Grande de Alcalá de Henares company, which has extensive experience and recognition in this task..
After being at the head of the brotherhood board for three years, the time has come for our retirement., as stated in its statutes. For this reason, we record our most sincere THANKS to all the people of BANYERES DE MARIOLA who, with their encouragement and collaboration, have made possible everything that has been done in these three years.. AT the same time we congratulate and offer our support to the new board of directors.
VITOL TO THE PATRON SAN JORGE!!
