The patron saint of Dos Hermanas paraded through the city centre yesterday, wrapped in the affection of her neighbours, with the mantle of the fifth centenary of the brotherhood.
The image of Santa Ana, patron saint of Dos Hermanas, once again traversed the most central streets of the town in a procession that gathered hundreds of faithful. Many older people, who did not want to miss the appointment with 'grandmother', held their grandchildren by the hand, thus passing down a devotion that spans generations.
The statue wore the mantle of the fifth centenary of the brotherhood, adorned with gladioli, characteristic of this step, combined with white roses at the corners. The step was carried by the foremen Jesús García Ramírez and José A. Sánchez Reguera, along with their team of assistants and several groups of brother bearers.
The procession was preceded by the Band of Cornets and Drums of Our Father Jesus in the Presentation to the People. Representatives from all the brotherhoods in the town participated, along with members of the Council of Brotherhoods and Cofradías, city councillors, and the mayor, Paco Rodríguez, who was invited to make a lift at the doors of the Town Hall. The foreman dedicated that gesture to the people of Dos Hermanas. Just before, the Band of Music of Dos Hermanas Santa Ana played the patron saint's anthem.
One of the most intense moments of the procession was experienced on Divina Pastora Street, beautifully decorated for the occasion by the neighbours. A floral arch simulated the burst that surrounds the image and displayed the monogram of Ana at the beginning of the street. Following were green arches, the corporate colour of the brotherhood, and floral arches.
This point attracted the most people, with cheers, applause, prayers, and a shower of petals. For days, this street becomes a meeting point where past times are remembered, with community collaboration to decorate the streets and moments of coexistence, faith, and tradition.
In this place, Dos Hermanas becomes a village, and the roots and essence bloom for the memory of the elders and as a seed of faith for the younger ones. The procession of Santa Ana is not just a religious act, but an event that reinforces local identity and the bond between generations.
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