Day 9 - Inside The Basilica

Altar in Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar in Zaragoza

The main altar, with it's alabaster altar piece.

Lady Chapel

The Lady Chapel is the focal point of the Basilica, being the shrine to Our Lady of Pilar.

Our Lady of Pilar monument/chapel in Zaragoza

This is almost a building within a building.

Our Lady of Pilar monument/chapel in Zaragoza

The marble pillar that supports the Virgin, a tiny wooden image encrusted in silver is located in the bright area to the right. (Alas, it's overexposed, so there's no detail). The image has a mantle which is changed daily.

Mass

We celebrated Mass in St. Anthony's Chapel.

Mass in St. Anthony's Chapel in Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar in Zaragoza

May reads the First Reading.

Mass in St. Anthony's Chapel in Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar in Zaragoza

Bishop Geoffrey's homily.

Mass in St. Anthony's Chapel in Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar in Zaragoza

Bishop Geoffrey and Father Mark during Mass.

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