The Civil Guard Xàbia celebrated the feast of its patron saint, the Virgin of Pilar

As every year, the Civil Guard barracks in Xàbia celebrated the feast of the Virgin of Pilar, patroness of the body.

This year the campaign Mass was concelebrated by the parish priests of Xàbia and Poble Nou de Benitachell, Fernando Mañó, Vicente Gilabert Gilabert and Marlon Guillermo Palacios. The ceremony was presided over by Lt. Javier Soliveres accompanied by the Mayor of Poble Nou de Benitatxell, Josep Femenía and the Deputy Mayor of XàbiaIsabel Bolufer. Several councilors from both municipalities and the magistrate judge, Juan Pablo Abad occupied the front rows.

In his homily, Fernando Maño, spoke of the unity of Spain, "You can not live among divisions and conflicts, unity is a moral good"The priest continued saying that"belonging to the Civil Guard is not a profession but a vocation".

After the mass, the raising of the flag and the homage to the fallen were celebrated. In his speech Lieutenant Javier Soliveres said "Today is the perfect day to bring the Civil Guard to the people"He talked about unity and pointed."It is through symbols where coexistence is between good people".

He addressed his body mates and did it with these words, "You must be in solidarity with the most vulnerable, and always show your commitment to others. Always with reasoned discipline and demonstrating your capacity for sacrifice".

He finished congratulating himself for being Javea and Benitachell, two of the safest in the province of Alicante and Valencia municipalities. The hymn to the Civil Guard and salutes the ceremony ended.