Santiago del Teide Celebrates Santa Ana's Procession in Las Manchas

The traditional procession commemorates the Chinyero volcano eruption and the image's protection from the lava.

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This Sunday, November 15th, Santiago del Teide will celebrate the traditional Rogativa of the image of Santa Ana to the area known as “El Calvario” in Las Manchas, an event commemorating the eruption of the Chinyero volcano 117 years ago.

The procession, which will also include the images of the Virgen del Pilar and Santo Domingo de Guzmán, recalls the fear of the residents at the time due to the volcano's lava. They carried the image of Santa Ana from Tamaimo to “El Calvario,” covering approximately 8 km, where the eruption inexplicably halted.
The event will begin around 11:00 AM with the images departing from their respective temples. Approximately at 12:00 PM, a commemorative mass will be held at the foot of the lava flows, attended by local council members and numerous residents.
Following the mass, a fraternal lunch will take place before the images are returned to their original parishes.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Santiago del Teide (12/11/2026)