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John Paul II in the Cathedral
Within the programme of his apostolic visit to Spain, Pope John Paul II came to Valencia on 8 November 1982.
He began his day at the Cathedral, where he arrived accompanied by Archbishop Miguel Roca Cabanellas.
Commemorative plaque in the Cathedral.
John Paul II at the High Altar.
The visit
He was welcomed by the Chapter at the “Iron Gates” and, once inside, he addressed a few words and his benediction to the members of the groups of the Diocesan Synod then ongoing that crowded the metropolitan church.
John Paul II with the Holy Chalice.
With the Holy Chalice
On the main altar was the Holy Chalice of the Lord’s Supper, which the Pope reverently kissed and then signed in the Book of Honour of the Confraternity.
The Holy Father then made a brief visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Forsaken and blessed the sick in the Virgin Square.
Signature of Pope John Paul II on the Golden Book in the Cathedral of Valencia.
Eucharist in the Alameda
Shortly after, he presided the Eucharist on the Paseo de la Alameda, in which he ordained 150 priests using the Holy Chalice, in an unprecedented act since ancient times.
Ordination of Priests on the Paseo de la Alameda.
