The pilgrimage of the 9 crèches is a unique Reunionese tradition. Worshipers visit 9 churches on the island in a single day. They are invited to meditate on texts from the Gospel concerning the birth of Jesus and ask Christ for graces.
First stop in Brittany, at the Saint-Camille church in Lellis. The faithful have begun their pilgrimage to the 9 crèches and are taking the bus to Prima. An important tradition for Christians.
“It’s important to me, it’s the Savior who was born. The Light that came into the world. »
“We ask the Lord to watch over our family, but above all peace in the world”
Several groups of faithful carry out this tradition, including that of Marie-Reine. Like every year, she organizes the pilgrimage so that Christians can pray in front of 9 nativity scenes from 9 different churches, in order to revive the faith.
“All the pilgrims are happy. They are connected with prayer and Christ, they are filled with joy. They return home transfigured,” underlines Reine-Marie Dallo Responsible for the cenacle – SAINT CAMILLE DE LELLIS PARISH – Brittany.
This visit to the nativity scenes recalls the coming of the wise men. For Monsignor Pascal Chane-Teng, these wise men symbolize people looking for meaning in their lives.
Prayer, singing, gospel reading, as well as a laying of flowers at the 9 nativity scenes, this is the day's program for the faithful.
