Final Preparations Underway for Santa Librada Celebration in Las Tablas

The town of Las Tablas in Panama's Los Santos province is finalizing preparations for its annual festivities honoring Santa Librada. The celebrations are proceeding with a strong sense of devotion and an emphasis on maintaining order throughout the events.

Parish priest Carlos Rivera confirmed that final arrangements are in place to ensure a smooth celebration. He noted that the parish church is undergoing final touches, made possible by the contributions of devotees. The community is anticipating a large turnout for the procession on Sunday, where attendees will walk through the town's main streets to reach the church dedicated to their patron saint.

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We are in the final details of these festivities in honor of Santa Librada. The arrangements for the parish temple are progressing thanks to the devotees who make it possible.

The main patronal mass, scheduled for July 20, will be presided over by Bishop Rafael Valdivieso of the Diocese of Chitré. Meanwhile, hundreds of faithful continue to visit the Santa Librada church to pay homage to the saint.

Among the devoted is Aida María Cedeño, who has been dressing the image of Santa Librada for 30 years. Despite now using a wheelchair, she remains a constant presence at the church, expressing her profound connection to the patron saint. "Here I am all day looking at her because she is the greatest thing for me," she stated.

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Here I am all day looking at her because she is the greatest thing for me.