| The traditional act that is celebrated on the day of the Patroness, the Virgin of Charity, was suspended by the State of Alarm | The mayor of Cartagena, Ana Belén Castejón, will carry out on Monday, October 26, in the Basilica de la Caridad the traditional offering of the Onza de Oro that materializes the financial aid that the City Council provides every year to the "sick poor" of the Santo y Real Hospital de Caridad.The act that is usually celebrated on Friday of Sorrows, the Patron Saint's holiday, could not be carried out due to the declaration of the State of Alarm.At around 12 noon the mayor, accompanied by a representation of the Corporation, made up of the vice mayor, the deputy mayor and spokespersons for the municipal groups, will be received in the basilica by members of the Governing Board of the Hospital de Caridad.After a few words of welcome from the rector of the basilica, Francisco Montesinos, the mayor will make her offering at the feet of the Patron and deliver the ounce.The act that despite its simplicity will be clothed with solemnity, will conclude with the words of thanks from the older brother, José Vera Sánchez.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena