| This is from a celebration in a theatre celebrating the history of the diocese and Bishops' Ruiz and Vera O.P.'s participation in it. |
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| The indigenous from the seven regions of the diocese marched in pilgrimage for hours to join together in the zocolo for the celebration on Jan. 25, 2000. |
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| Jan. 25, 2000
The view around the Zocolo in front of the Cathedral during the retirement liturgy of Bishop Samuel Ruiz and the sending forth of Bishop Raul Vera.
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| Representatives from each of the communities performed a Circle Dance to begin the liturgy. Each flag represents a community |
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| We crammed into the square after some walked for over 4 hours |
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| This is an elder blessing of both of the out-going bishops. They exchange the light as a sign of the light of Christ that will unite them wherever they will be! |
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| These are pictures from our trip to Acteal, the site of the massacre of 45 women, men and children which occurred on Dec. 22, 1997. They were murdered by Priistas (a pro-government paramilitary group) while praying for peace in their village. |
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