Day of the Virgin Mary of Candelaria
February 2, Friday
Canary Islands
August 15, Thursday
Canary Islands
Every 14 and 15 August this basilica houses pilgrims who come to celebrate the Virgin of Candelaria (Patron of the Canary Islands) the day of her festival. Stresses on August 14 the "Romeria" and the representation of the appearance of the Virgin. Day 15 is made the solemn Mass and procession subsequent presence of the Principal authorities, religious, political, civil and military de Canarias.
Also, every February 2, pilgrims came to the basilica to celebrate the Fiesta de la Candelaria. Day 1 is celebrated by a torchlight procession around the basilica. Day 2 is performed again a Mass and procession presided by the Bishop of Tenerife and the highest authorities.
Day of the Virgin Mary of Candelaria in other years
- 2021 February 2, Tuesday
- 2021 August 15, Sunday
- 2022 February 2, Wednesday
- 2022 August 15, Monday
- 2023 February 2, Thursday
- 2023 August 15, Tuesday
- 2025 February 2, Sunday
- 2025 August 15, Friday