Jumilla Teatro Vico was the setting for one of the major events of Holy Week in Jumilla, the appointment of the Nazarene 2011 Honor, a distinction that was awarded to Vincent graying graying.
An act that was very emotional and whose speech devoted especially to his family.
The 2011 Honor Nazarene has always been linked to Easter and it has always been present in his life, has been in several guilds as Rollo, Brotherhood of the Cross Triumphant and the Agony in the Garden and contribute their knowledge to other activities research, for example, the life of St. Vincent Ferrer and the origin of the processions.
Among other things, has been president of the Central Board of Brotherhood between 1990 and 1993.
Under his presidency, organized the Fourth Regional Conference of the Brotherhood and the institution of medals and poles to the presidencies of the processions, also purchased the current Cruz Guide and bluffing.
He also blamed the achievement of the transfer of the current location of the Central Board, in the Plaza of the Constitution, by the City.
The event was attended by various authorities, including the Mayor of Jumilla Francisco Abellán, the Head of the Central Board of Fraternities Jose Carrion, Jorge Oliva chaplain and brotherhoods presidents and numerous relatives and friends of the honoree .
The appointment was decided unanimously at an Extraordinary General Assembly of the JCHSS, as confirmed by the Secretary Antonio Verdú in the minutes.
The event, hosted by Pepe Abellán, began with a procession of the Brotherhood of the Agony in the Garden, which belongs Vicente graying.
Then the chaplain spoke Jorge Oliva, who once again invited to work at the unit, "not hide and cover the essentials that we celebrate at Easter."
"Whenever someone is distinguished with something important must be not only a joy for him, but for those who love him well," said Oliva.
For his part, Enrique Jimenez, a personal friend of Vincent graying, was the person carrying out the portrait of the Nazarene of Honor 2011.
Jimenez expressed his emotion "for referring to the beloved person and friend as Vincent, a friend is a brother that nature allows us to choose, so I consider myself privileged."
He also stressed "respect and admiration he professes and the enormous generosity with which I have always matched his gentleness and kindness are known by all."
In addition Enrique Jimenez, who said: "This appointment is a fitting recognition of the efforts, dedication and willingness to sacrifice Vicente", recalled moments from his childhood, highlighting his role family and some of the most important aspects of your career and work towards Easter.
Afterwards, and after receiving a painting commemorating this event with the image of the angel of the passage of the Prayer Garden, Vicente graying had some first words of thanks, which shared the recognition with his wife, his children and grandchildren are proud and a joy to receive the distinction of the Nazarene of Honor in this year 2011, which carries with symbolism for the Holy Week processions, thank you, "he said.
He also made a historical review on the figure of a Dominican friar, San Vicente Ferrer and especially touched when he recalled the fatal fire which calcined images of the Veronica and the old Prayer Garden.
Graying shared this honor with his wife Asuncion, their children and grandchildren, the family is a value in itself that a civilized society must protect, "he said.
Among other things, highlighted the great joys of reading has given him, as known, in 1994, the whereabouts of sermons of San Vicente Ferrer, which represents the Holy Week of Jumilla.
Vicente graying toured the beginning of the celebrations in Jumilla and argued that traditions should be preserved.
For his part, President José Carrión congratulated JCHSS Nazarene Honor, remembering "that generation of semanasanteros we were led by Vicente, his life after his family, is Easter."
Emphasized their research and their contribution, "it must part of the celebration of 600 anniversary of Easter, your name will be a benchmark for future generations," said Carrion.
Finally, the Mayor of Jumilla Francisco Abellán said, "This appointment is a reward that has been known JCHSS surrender a person that deserves this recognition.
Nobody will doubt the tradition, commitment and conviction of both Vincent and his family, the Christian belief, profession of faith and Holy Week. "
"For Jumillano is an honor to have this year of the Nazarene in 2011," said Abellán, adding that "I know him forever linked to Holy Week and the Church of Santiago, and a human being, it costs no job to speak well of Vicente graying. "
The mayor also congratulated the organization for "the magnificent staging."
After this event took place a concert by the hand of the Association Jumillano Friends of Music, directed by Mario Ortu.
The program included the interpretation of Aurora, Miguel Sanchez, The Devotion of the Cross, Reveriano Soutullo, The Tomb, by Roque Baños; 1962 and Saeta, Julian Santos, and am, Abel Moreno.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Jumilla