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At the general audience on June 21, 2006, the then Holy Father briefly summarized two biblically recorded events that describe the special position of James the Greater, the patron saint of this church, among the disciples: + "He was privileged, along with Peter and John, to participate in the hour of Jesus' agony in the Garden of Gethsemane and in the event of Jesus' Transfiguration. (...) In the first instance, James, together with the other two apostles, experiences the glory of the Lord; he sees him speaking with Moses and Elijah; he sees the splendor of divine glory shining in Jesus; in the other instance, he faces suffering and humiliation; he sees with his own eyes how the Son of God humbles himself and is obedient to the point of death. The second experience was certainly an opportunity for him to mature in faith and to correct the one-sided, triumphalist interpretation of the first experience: He had to recognize that the Messiah, awaited by the Jewish people as a triumphant leader, was in reality not only full of honor and glory. surrounded not only by suffering, but also by suffering and weakness. The glory of Christ is realized precisely on the cross, in sharing in our sufferings." (Pope Benedict XVI)

A medieval bridge that crosses a small stream. I don't know its origin, but it's probably related to the Camino de Santiago.

The Church of Santiago in Puente la Reina, also known as the Church of Santiago el Mayor, is a historical and architectural gem. This parish church originally dates back to the 12th century, but most of what you see today dates back to the 16th century after extensive reconstruction. One of its most striking features is the late Romanesque entrance, which was preserved during later renovations. Inside you will find a special statue, known as the Black Santiago.

The Iglesia del Crucifijo in Puente la Reina is a fascinating historical monument deeply rooted in the history of the Camino de Santiago. Originally built in the 12th century by the Knights Templar, the church was later taken over by the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. The church consists of two different naves: a Romanesque one from the 12th century and a Gothic one that was added later. What makes this church really special is the impressive Gothic crucifix in the shape of a “Y”, one of the most remarkable Gothic sculptures in Spain.

Aurizberri, also known as Espinal, is a charming village in the region of Navarra. It is located in the municipality of Erro, in the picturesque Merindad de Sangüesa, and is part of the Auñamendi region. This village was founded in 1269 by Theobald II and is strategically located between the historic towns of Roncesvalles and Gerendiain. Aurizberri/Espinal is a popular stop for pilgrims following the Camino de Santiago, thanks to its location on the famous pilgrimage route that runs through the Pyrenees. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside known for its rich flora and fauna, including trout and a variety of mushrooms, which play an important role in the local gastronomy.

Beautiful charming and ancient bridge over which the Santiago de Compostela trail passes.

Beautifully restored city gate through which all Santiago de Compostela walkers pass. Even the mechanism to open and close the gate is still there (with counterweights).

This is the complete opposite of the Chapel of the Cross: here the theme is splendor and glorification. Almost too much gold, pomp...