The Mayor, Miguel Ángel Cámara, today expressed "deep regret" over the death of Javier Azagra, who for 20 years was Bishop of the Diocese, but after his resignation, remained worthy of the affection and respect of Murcia.
"It was a good bishop and a good bishop and endearing person," said House, who has declared two days of official mourning in the town as a sign of mourning as "huge loss".
The Mayor pointed out that Javier Azagra was honored as Adoptive Son of Murcia, the highest award granted by the city for people who were not born in the town have earned the gratitude and affection of Murcia.
"This was certainly the case Azagra, our Bishop Emeritus, who by his loving and close character, his enormous kindness and countless human qualities will always be remembered by all," said House.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia