The Chapel of the Holy Chalice of the Valencia Cathedral served as the venue on Tuesday for the official presentation and blessing of the Pilgrimage Credentials of The Way of the Holy Grail, designated for the First Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage of the Holy Chalice. This event takes place within the framework of the III Jubilee Year granted by the Holy See.
The ceremony, held at 11:30 a.m., included the delivery of 500 pilgrimage credentials provided by the City Council of Massamagrell, reaffirming local institutional commitment to this cultural and spiritual itinerary. Ms. María Sebastián, delegate of Youth of the Diocese of Valencia, and Mr. Sergio Pelarda, advisor of the same delegation, promoted this initiative aimed at bringing new generations closer to the Holy Chalice as a symbol of faith, history, and encounter.
The credentials were blessed by Mr. Álvaro Almenar, Canon Custodian of the Holy Chalice, in a gesture marking the beginning of this new diocesan pilgrimage. Mr. José Verdeguer, Canon of Heritage of the Valencia Cathedral, expressed gratitude for the continuous work of research and dissemination by The Way of the Holy Grail. Dr. Ana Mafé García, president of the Cultural Association The Way of the Holy Grail, highlighted the credentials as instruments of welcome and recognition for the contemporary pilgrim. Mr. Francisco Gómez Laserna, mayor-president of the City Council of Massamagrell, emphasized the entity's commitment to the cultural and spiritual heritage linked to the Holy Chalice.
The event drew prominent figures from institutional, scientific, and cultural fields, including Mr. José Ribes, advisor of the Cultural Association; Mr. Miquel Bailach, member of The Way of the Holy Grail in the City Council and general secretary of the Valencian Federation of Municipalities and Provinces; Dr. Fernando Molina Pons, vice president of the International Scientific Commission for Studies of the Holy Grail; Ms. Carmen de la Cagiga, president of the Union of Hispanic Nations; Ms. Liuba Daniel, international director of The Way of the Holy Grail; Dr. Danielle Pimentel de Oliveira, member of the International Scientific Commission; and Mr. Jesús Gimeno Peris, secretary of the association. Support also came from tourism and cultural sector representatives, including Mr. Víctor Pérez, president of FOTUR, and the Provincial Council of Valencia through deputy Pedro Cuesta.
This act represents a new step in consolidating The Way of the Holy Grail as a reference for contemporary pilgrimage, transmitting cultural, spiritual, and social values, especially among youth. The First Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage of the Holy Chalice offers young people a transformative experience, walking together towards Valencia Cathedral, following a millennial tradition. During April 2026, youth can register and receive their Pilgrimage Credential, becoming protagonists of a living legacy. The Youth Delegation of the Diocese of Valencia and the Cultural Association encourage all young people to join this pilgrimage combining spirituality, heritage, nature, and coexistence.
