FUNDACIÓN COLEGIO Nª Sª DE LA ANTIGUA.

Book in tribute to Fr. Esteban Martínez, a Piarist who dedicated his life to the education and evangelization of children in Monforte de Lemos. Book that collects memories, impressions, biography, articles… by various authors, compiled by D. Abel Veiga on the occasion of the gratitude, tribute and remembrance that was held in 2016 promoted by his former disciples.

These days the news has appeared in the press about the consideration in the budgets by the Xunta de Galicia of the intervention on the dome of the Royal College PP. Escolapios of Monforte. This time, the agreement with the Xunta was signed by the owner of the college P. Javier Agudo as representative of the PP. Escolapios in Monforte. From the FCNSdlA we thank the Xunta for this new investment that once again makes visible its care for the artistic and cultural heritage, emphasizing the importance of this building in the whole of the Ribeira Sacra that once again opts to be recognized as a World Heritage Site.

The FCNSdlA puts itself at the service of this interesting project contributing its grain of sand, architectural, artistic and cultural. Also thanking the sensitivity of the Ministry of Culture.

These days, already preparing the new course so that in September everything is ready to receive the students, the new music classroom has been prepared, the furniture of which has been donated by the Colegio Nª Sª de la Antigua Foundation. The FCNDdlA has collaborated with the school during the course in improving its facilities and supporting students with various needs.

Some photos show us how good this classroom has turned out, which is already eagerly awaiting its new students.

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These days last week, more than 300 young people, male and female students from the Piarist schools have begun their “Way to Santiago” in Monforte de Lemos, in the facilities of the Real Colegio PP. Piarists. These were two different batches, the first, they slept in the sports center on the night of July 3 to 4, the second on the night of the 6 to 7.

Duly accompanied by their instructors, these three hundred students began their summer experience with the aim of making their trip a true pilgrimage, meeting new classmates from other schools and testing themselves in this experience that at times can be hard. All of their credentials were stamped with the seal that our center has for this purpose.

With some photos we illustrate what was said so that the news is recorded.

Within the institutional framework of a visit by the Duke of Alba, promoted by the City Council of Monforte de Lemos, Don Carlos Fitz-James Stuart has visited Monforte. Don Carlos, in turn, holds the title of Count of Lemos and by this title, he is patron of the Colegio Nª Sª de la Antigua Foundation, according to its statutes, since 1593.

Don Carlos, accompanied by the mayor of Monforte de Lemos, Mr. José Tomé Roca, and members of the municipal corporation, visited the monumental area of ​​the Royal College of the PP. Piarists accompanied by Father Javier Agudo, Managing Director of the Foundation, Mrs. Estefanía López, current director of the school, Don Jorge Valcárcel, manager of the school, Pablo Blanco, former director of the school and other members of the educational center.

Don Carlos signed in the College’s Signature Book and Father Javier Agudo, in remembrance and fulfillment of one of the conditions set by Cardinal Rodrigo de Castro, gave Mr. Conde de Lemos a wax candle, at least three pounds and with the Cardinal’s weapons.

In an entry on this WEBSITE dated JANUARY 28, 2021 titled “ORANTE STATUE OF CARDINAL RODRIGO DE CASTRO” he defended that in Spain there were only two works by Juan de Bolonia, The Orante Statue of the Cardinal and Philip III of the Plaza Mayor in Madrid . After a little research I have to correct what was written in that 2021 entry and share with our friends that there are at least 5 works by Juan de Bolonia, different from each other because they are three made of bronze, one made of marble and another made of paper as it is a drawing. for a font project.

Therefore, the catalog of the works of Juan de Bolonia in Spain would look like this:

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Now ending the 2023-24 academic year in which we have celebrated 150 years of the presence of the PP. Piarists in Monforte, we give an account here of the activities that we have developed during this course:

MARCH 30, 2023 CONFERENCE 500 YEARS SINCE THE BIRTH OF CARDINAL RODRIGO DE CASTRO– FELIPE AIRA PARDO. SCHOOL ASSEMBLY ROOM

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023. Concert by the “Pulso e Púa de Arousa” orchestra

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023. WELCOME DAY START OF NEW COURSE “BIRTHDAY OF THE PIARISTS-150 YEARS- SCHOOL ESPLANADE

SEPTEMBER 12. Concert by MAIRE QUINTET within the framework of the activities of the CNSdlA Foundation and the International Sailing Brotherhood

OCTOBER 5, 2023. PRESENTATION OF THE RESTORATION OF THE CARDINAL RODRIGO DE CASTRO PAINTING– PINACOTECA DEL COLLEGE

OCTOBER 6, 2023. CONFERENCE: 150 YEARS OF THE PIARISTS IN MONFORTE– PEDRO GÓMEZ ÁLVAREZ- SCHOOL ASSEMBLY ROOM

OCTOBER 2023 SIGNATURE BOOK OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE: JOSÉ TOMÉ ROCA (MAYOR-PRESIDENT OF THE DEPUTATION) – FRANCISCO VÁZQUEZ PORTOMEÑE (EXCONSELLEIRO XUNTA DE GALICIA) – PEDRO GÓMEZ FERNÁNDEZ (RETIRED INSPECTOR OF EDUCATION) – MONSEÑOR FRANCISCO FROJÁN (SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE HOLY SEE)- FRANCISCO CONDE LÓPEZ (EX-VICE PRESIDENT AND EX-CONSELLEIRO OF THE XUNTA DE GALICIA)

APRIL 27, 2024. ADAGIO CONSERVATORY CONCERT – COLLEGE CHURCH

MAY 24, 2024. PRESENTATION OF THE BOOK “MONFORTE, 1951-52” BY XOSÉ DE VALBUXÁN. In the School Assembly Hall.

JUNE 1, 2024. 150 YEARS CELEBRATION LUNCH. 12:00 CHURCH CELEBRATION, 1:00 PM OPEN DAY. 14:00 LUNCH IN THE MONUMENTAL CLOISTER

JUNE 25, 2024. Participation of the Royal College of PP. Monforte Piarists at the conference organized by the Galician Culture Council entitled “EMPC #44 Heritage Interventions in the Nosa Señora da Antiga School (Monforte de Lemos): Past, Present and Future”

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On June 1, Saturday, at the headquarters of the Royal College of the Piarist Fathers of Monforte, held events celebrating the 150 years of Piarist presence in Monforte de Lemos. A Eucharist at 12:00, a time of open doors in which former students were able to witness the innovations at the School, and a fraternity meal arriving at 2:00 p.m. that lasted until 5:00 p.m. A hundred people attended, including former students, teachers and Piarists. It is worth highlighting the presence of the mayor of Monforte and president of the Provincial Council of Lugo, Mr. José Tomé Roca; Mr. Francisco Conde, former Minister of Industry of the Xunta de Galicia and today a deputy in Madrid, but above all alumni coming from distant places to share the day and celebrate the meeting with their former colleagues.

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In the MM archive. Poor Clares of Monforte, there is a document or record that tells us about the delivery made by Don Benito Rodríguez, priest and resident of the said town, in 1683, to the College of Nª Sª de la Antigua, of a wooden Holy Christ, a work de Moure. It is also stated that it will be a Castilian rod tall (about 83 cm).

We believe that this Holy Christ is the one currently in the sacristy. Baroque, of such good quality that the same donor describes it as “such a beautiful work.”

We attach here a photo of the Holy Christ and a transcription of the document or certificate of delivery of said image.

TRANSCRIPT IN SPANISH OF THE DELIVERY RECORD

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Yesterday, as planned, the Cardinal’s painting was presented after its restoration. The Mayor and several of the councilors were present, as well as Mr. Pablo Blanco, representing Father Javier Agudo, Managing Director of the foundation, who is on medical leave. Members of other associations and the general public were also present.

Once the painting was presented and enjoyed by all who wanted to see it, it occupied its usual place in the FCNSdlA art gallery.

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