06 de Junio
Comitán de Domínguez – La Trinitaria, Chiapas
The Day of the Eternal Father is one of the most significant religious and cultural celebrations of the Comitán Plateau region. This Catholic festivity takes place on the Sunday following Pentecost and honors the Holy Trinity through a traditional pilgrimage that reflects the community identity and cultural heritage of the towns in this area of the state.
The celebration begins in the La Pila neighborhood, departing from the Temple of San Caralampio in the Pueblo Mágico of Comitán de Domínguez toward the municipality of La Trinitaria. A week prior, faithful from surrounding communities and rural areas gather in Comitán to participate in preparations, including the novena prayers and floral and candle offerings. During these days, the church atrium becomes a space of fellowship as pilgrims await the main day of the procession.
On the day of the celebration, following a communal breakfast, pilgrimage leaders organize the procession of banners and the image of the Eternal Father. The pilgrimage advances led by traditional drum and reed flute music, followed by the image bearers, standard-bearers representing each community, and pilgrims carrying flowers as offerings. The procession holds spiritual significance, particularly linked to prayers for rainfall and gratitude for blessings received.
Upon arriving at the temple in La Trinitaria, the faithful pray, light candles, and individually venerate the altar where the image of the Eternal Father is placed. The pilgrimage forms part of La Trinitaria’s patron saint festivities, complemented by a commercial and cultural fair featuring artistic performances, traditional events, amusement rides, and regional gastronomy, including traditional honey-based candy.
The Day of the Eternal Father represents a deeply spiritual and cultural experience where tradition, music, faith, and community life come together to preserve one of Chiapas’ most emblematic living traditions.
The celebration begins in the La Pila neighborhood, departing from the Temple of San Caralampio in the Pueblo Mágico of Comitán de Domínguez toward the municipality of La Trinitaria. A week prior, faithful from surrounding communities and rural areas gather in Comitán to participate in preparations, including the novena prayers and floral and candle offerings. During these days, the church atrium becomes a space of fellowship as pilgrims await the main day of the procession.
On the day of the celebration, following a communal breakfast, pilgrimage leaders organize the procession of banners and the image of the Eternal Father. The pilgrimage advances led by traditional drum and reed flute music, followed by the image bearers, standard-bearers representing each community, and pilgrims carrying flowers as offerings. The procession holds spiritual significance, particularly linked to prayers for rainfall and gratitude for blessings received.
Upon arriving at the temple in La Trinitaria, the faithful pray, light candles, and individually venerate the altar where the image of the Eternal Father is placed. The pilgrimage forms part of La Trinitaria’s patron saint festivities, complemented by a commercial and cultural fair featuring artistic performances, traditional events, amusement rides, and regional gastronomy, including traditional honey-based candy.
The Day of the Eternal Father represents a deeply spiritual and cultural experience where tradition, music, faith, and community life come together to preserve one of Chiapas’ most emblematic living traditions.