The 10 challenges that Fernando Fernandez Cabezuelo faces as the older brother of Macarena

The return to the cult of the Virgin of Hope after the restoration of Pedro Manzano, which will take place in the coming days, will remain the responsibility of the outgoing Board of Directors, which Jose Antonio Fernandez Cabrero. However, that will be Cabezuelo’s task Return of normal life to the church After months of absence from the picture, they listened to the opinions of brothers and lovers about the outcome of the intervention and facilitating the matter, at least during these first weeks, so that everyone could do that. Get close to the Virgin She remains calm because she is back to normal.

This closeness that many Macarinos need with their owner can be experienced both in the Basilica and in the Parish of San Gil. As the elected elder brother confirmed during the campaign and at the end of the election night, the Virgin of Hope will remain exposed in the kissing of hands in the temple where she received adoration until 1936 on the occasion of Easter. Centenary of the first celebration Of this pious work in December 1925. It will be held on the usual dates, about the 18th, so it will be The first test for Cabezuelo Statewhich will have to face the logistical complexities, accessibility and capacity that it takes to celebrate a huge event like the Kissing Macarena in a place like San Gil.

One of Cabezuelo’s biggest challenges during his four years in office is making this happen Sewing brothers Macarena During that period. The current situation can be seen in the elections, with a division into several well-differentiated factions, which emerged in June with the presidential elections. Arkilo crisis. All this is the cause of mistrust, disappointment and pain for many brothers. The new board of directors must unite them around the incumbents and foster a climate of brotherhood, transparency and stability where everyone has a place.

With the return of the Virgin of Hope, the main task of the new board will be to ensure this Preserving the three honorary images is optimal It is supervised by the best professionals to avoid repeating mistakes such as Arquillo’s intervention in June and to restore lost prestige. In this sense, Capizuelo ensured that A A comprehensive review of the Lord of the Sentence and the Virgin of the Rosary In the facilities of the Andalusian Institute for Historical Heritage (IAPH). He also ensured the establishment of a permanent multidisciplinary committee that would periodically evaluate the condition of the three iconic images.

The heritage area was one of the most prominent pillars of the campaign after a period in which the Macarena group did not particularly shine in this aspect. Cabezuelo plans to carry out large-scale works, e.g Current pallium clone Written by Juan Manuel Rodríguez Ojeda Restore the original design of the mesh sash; A redesign of the cloak embroidered by Elisa Rivera in 1881, adapted for the Virgin’s dressing room; Or also restore the original design of the “cajun” skirt from 1864. All this will require significant financial effort, time and the selection of the best hands.

The Macarena Fraternity has grown steadily among both Friars and Nazarenes in recent years, with A An increase of 116% over thirty years Which made it the largest fraternity at a distance from the next. In just two years, between 2023 and 2025, the number of Nazarenes has increased by 21%, so every year a greater effort is made to find a place for training and, above all, so that the wide procession can advance. Without causing interruption or delay. The new council will have to continue searching for new formulas so as not to suffocate the brothers who go out in the morning.

The Cabrero Board of Directors decided to abandon the path under the Macarena Arch when leaving the Cathedral, and head directly towards Resolana with the aim of… Hastening the departure of the brothers Towards the formal profession. Cabezuelo promised during the election campaign that if elected, I will resume my traditional itinerary By bow. Regarding the restoration of Correduría Street or the preservation of the Alameda de Hércules, the new government team will evaluate which of the two spaces is more suitable, while almost completely preserving traffic through the Alameda for this first year.

La Madrugada is still unable to find the right person in an increasingly complex situation due to the massive increase in processions of all its fraternities. Measures taken in recent years have not had the desired effect, to this day Deeper repair. Cabezuelo has to indulge with the rest of the older brothers and today’s rep Conversations looking for a real solution for the day, either by advancing time and increasing minutes or changes in order and itineraries.

Cabezuelo’s great charitable project is “House of Hope”Which includes the presence of volunteer groups in all parishes of the Macarena District and the northern area of ​​the city to cover their needs. Since we live in missionary times, to realize this social assistance project covering such a large population, the new board will have to propose how Our Lady of Raja was able to visit all these parishes On a missionary mission sometime within the next four years.

During the campaign, Cabezuelo himself noted that there are a series of anniversaries over the next four years that he wants to celebrate in a special way, by scheduling events and services. In addition to the centenary of kissing the Virgin’s hand, between 2026 and 2028 50th anniversary of the three sets of Costalero brothers; Along with the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Carmen de Salteras and the 50th anniversary of the Macarena in 2028; he 125th Anniversary of Harmony with Great Power Or the silver anniversary of the beatification of Saint Angela of the Cross, both in the same year.