Virgin del Pino's Descent: A Gran Canaria Tradition Renewed

The Virgin del Pino's Descent: A Symbol of Hope and Renewal in Gran Canaria Teror, Gran Canaria – In a significant religious event that hasn't occurred since 2014, the Virgin del Pino made her descent from her camarín on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025. This marks the start of her annual pilgrimage to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. This year's event holds particular significance as the Virgin will visit the southern part of the island for the very first time. "This Saturday, May 31st, the image will descend towards the Cathedral," explained a priest in an interview featured in the video. "We hope it will be a religious event where one can truly live and feel the presence of God in their monotonous and routine lives, because Mary gives us and brings us hope." A local official also shared his sentiments, "I was raised in the Christian faith, and I have great devotion. I share many joys and also many concerns with her, so that she may illuminate the path of hope, as is the motto of this descent." The descent of the Virgin del Pino is a deeply moving event for the people of Gran Canaria, symbolizing faith, hope, and community. The addition of the southern route to this year's pilgrimage adds a new dimension to this cherished tradition, promising a renewed sense of spiritual connection for many.