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The Plenary Hall of the City of Murcia has welcomed this afternoon's delivery of the Gold Medal of the City of Murcia at the Royal and Most Illustrious Brotherhood of the Holy Sepulchre, a distinction that is the most famous and highly awarded by the City Council on behalf citywide.
The Mayor of Murcia, Miguel Ángel Cámara, has awarded the distinction to chairman of the Supreme council of guilds, Antonio Ayuso, in a move that has benefited from the presence of members of the Municipal Corporation and representatives of the various guilds and groups festive the municipality.
During his speech, House has stressed that the relationship of the Brotherhood of the Sepulcher with the City of Murcia has been as constant as fruitful, from support for the organization of all acts and activities have been proposed in one or another institution, to participation active in the parade on Friday, where the Town Hall complex and complete chairs the presidency of the procession.
"Its history, Murcia and generous estate career in the service of society made her more than qualified to receive the Gold Medal of the city, as thanks to the splendid work done for the benefit of the community."
The Royal and Most Illustrious Brotherhood of the Holy Sepulchre has its roots in 1570 when it was founded in the church of the Hospital de Santa Maria de Gracia.
Even then, appears linked to the guilds of merchants, who continued their support and guidance to the institution after the move to the convent of San Francisco, when the celebrated Nicolas de Bussy carve new images to the tomb.
During the eighteenth century, the Guild processions through the streets three wonderful steps.
The first of these, the Holy Sepulchre, which accompanies all the clergy of the city.
The second, Santa Cruz, which preceded the knights noblemen of Santiago de la Espada and the clerks and city attorneys.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia
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