La Razón
Así es la romería gallega que asombró al New York Times, donde los vivos viajan…
El origen de esta tradición se remonta a la Edad Media, cuando peregrinos y monjes transitaban por el camino de los frailes hasta Compostela
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Spain's Macabre Devotion: The Unique Procession of Coffins in Galicia
SANTA MARTA DE RIBARTEME, SPAIN – Every year, on the last Sunday of July, the quiet Galician village of Santa Marta de Ribarteme becomes the stage for one of Spain's most extraordinary and poignant festivals: the "Procession of Coffins" (Procesión de los Ataúdes). This ancient tradition sees individuals who have miraculously survived near-death experiences being carried in coffins by their loved ones as a heartfelt act of thanksgiving to Santa Marta, the patron saint of the parish. The procession, which dates back to at least the 18th century, draws pilgrims and curious onlookers from across the region. Participants, some lying in open coffins, others in closed ones, are borne on the shoulders of family members through the village streets, culminating at the local church. This powerful display of faith and gratitude is a testament to the deep-rooted cultural and religious practices that continue to thrive in rural Spain.
