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in Santiago
When can you see it in action?
The “Botafumeiro” censer follows a calendar of liturgical celebrations, during which it operates as part of the mass. Apart from these occasions, it has to be requested beforehand and paid for by individuals.
Set dates
January 6: Epiphany
Easter Sunday: in 2013, March 31
Ascension of Our Lord: in 2013, May 9 (Botafumeiro on May 12)
May 23: Anniversary of the Battle of Clavijo
Pentecost (50 days after Easter): in 2013, May 19
July 25: Feast of St. James
August 15: Assumption
November 1: All Saints’ Day
Feast of Christ the King (Sunday before the first Sunday of Advent): in 2013, November 24
December 8: Immaculate Conception
December 25: Christmas
December 30: Arrival of the Holy Apostle
April-October 2013: every Friday at 19:30.
Requesting and booking the “Botafumeiro” censer
Requests for seeing the censer in action should be addressed to:
Oficina de Acogida de Peregrinos (Pilgrim Office)
Rúa do Vilar, 1
15705 Santiago de Compostela
Tel: (+34) 981 568 846
