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Ballester, a native of Totana, has always shown his love for Caravaca, a city which came in 1970, standing out as disseminator of the cult of Vera Cruz and profound scholar of religious, anthropological and sociological its Moors values, Christians and Wine Horses
That the name of retired chaplain of the Basilica de la Vera Cruz de Caravaca, Ballester, label a street in the town of Caravaca is the request formulated by the Municipal People in the City of Caravaca de la Cruz in a motion recorded for discussion and vote at the next regular plenary.
"Since coming to our city, in 1970, Pedro Ballester fully identified with the idiosyncrasies, history, traditions, festivals and cultural fact developed around the castle, the temple and the holy relic. He himself, on the occasion of tribute was made in 2013 for the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination, he said that from the first moment of his arrival in Caravaca was captivated by its history and its deep roots ", has expressed the popular spokesman Jose Francisco Garcia, who added that "we think as nice finishing touch to an intense life Don Pedro could have dedicated a street in the city to which both wanted and which has been so happy."
During the 46 years he has been living in our city, Ballester has become a benchmark for many generations of caravaqueños, combining in his person several facets: his priestly ministry, the teacher in the San Juan Institute of the Cross and the writer and essayist, delving into many aspects of Vera Cruz and its Moors, Christians and horses came.
Has been part of the organizing committees of the jubilee years 1981 and 1996. He actively participated in efforts to get the Holy See granted the Jubilee in perpetuity every 7 years, and was the curator of the Jubilee Years 2003 and 2010, which were two milestones for the city.
The celebration of the morning of May 2 has always held a special fascination for him.
His description of the Wine Horses as "unusual and passionate celebration" has permeated the population, being commonly used.
Ballester has always stressed the values ​​of this popular celebration, underlining its overall relationship with the ritual of the Blessing of Wine.
In that sense, he has always shown an unflagging interest in defending the purity of the festivities of Caravaca, the religious nature of them, of the authenticity of the Moors and Christians and warning of the presence of possible external agents that pollute and would undermine the celebrations.
All this work has channeled and intellectual work reported in many publications, books and articles in different media.
'The Cross of Caravaca.
History, ritual and tradition ', which already has several editions, or' The Wine Horses, unusual and passionate celebration ', are the two most widespread works.
The affection towards Caravaca has always shown Ballester was returned when he was appointed in 1996 Adoptive Son of the City of Caravaca de la Cruz.
Source: PP Caravaca de la Cruz / Totana.com
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