Father Guilherme Peixoto, co-organizer of the concert organized as part of the pilgrimage of WYD symbols: the cross of the Holy Year and the icon of Our Lady Savior of the Roman People, informed that the musical event had place the day after the youth prayer vigil. He clarified that electronic music was not only an element of entertainment, but also a backdrop for important speech fragments from famous people, including St. John Paul II opening his pontificate, as well as Mother Teresa of Calcutta. on abortion.
The authorities of the Portuguese diocese announced this in January this year. Due to the presence of WYD symbols, a concert for young people will take place in Darque near Viana do Castelo with the participation of the famous musician Augusto Catárino.
The Diocese of Viana do Castelo received the WYD symbols from the Portuguese Army Field Ordinary at the end of December 2022. The Portuguese Army Field Ordinary, Bishop Rui Valério, positively assessed this peregrination, which took place, among other things, in barracks and military bases. Among the places where the symbols of WYD reached were also health establishments belonging to the Portuguese army, as well as retirement homes for the elderly and educational establishments.
