70th anniversary celebrations
Festivities – Photos from June 11 and 12
Walking in the heart of Paris jacquaire
Thanksgiving Mass
The birthday meal
June 11 and 12 festivities program
A word from the Chairman
Dear members, dear members, dear friends, dear friends,
We look forward to celebrating with you the 70th anniversary of the Société Française des amis de
Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle. These festivities, which have been postponed for the past two years, are scheduled for Saturday
June 11, with a walk in the Paris jacquaire region, and Sunday June 12 in Paris, with a mass
in the church of Saint-Jacques du Haut-Pas, followed by an anniversary lunch.
We look forward to sharing these moments with you, and to honouring together the association
, a pioneer of the Compostela pilgrimage.
MARCHE AU CŒUR DU PARIS JACQUAIRE Saturday, June 11
On June 11, starting at 10 a.m., we kick off this walk that follows the trail of pilgrims
through the city, and leads us to the Société Française des Amis de Saint-Jacques.
Once you’ve completed the walk and validated your 70th anniversary commemorative Credencial, we
will be happy to personally present you with your “JACQUAIRE DISTINCTION” on behalf of the Société and the Centre d’Etudes
Compostellanes.
MASS OF THANKSGIVING on Sunday June 12
In agreement with Father François DELPIT, a mass will be celebrated on Sunday June 12 in the Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas church at 11:30 am.
Father François DELPIT, parish priest and dean of Mont Sainte-Geneviève, will not be able to attend the June 12 event.
Mass will be said by another parish priest.
At the end of the mass, the Hymn to Santiago will be played: all those who attended the “botafumeiro” censer ceremony in Compostela’s
cathedral were able to hear the hymn to
the apostle Saint James that accompanies the ceremony.
Eglise Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas 252, rue Saint-Jacques – 75005 – PARIS
Access: Metro RER B: Luxembourg station – Bus 21-27-38-85: Luxembourg stop
THE ANNIVERSARY DINNER Sunday June 12
After mass in Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas, a 15-minute aperitif walk will take you to
l’Atelier de Maître Albert. The restaurant has a maximum capacity of 120. For this reason,
, we encourage you to make a reservation now, using the attached reservation form.
The price of the meal is €48 per person.
Only reservations accompanied by payment will be accepted, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Priority will be given to members who have paid their 2022 membership fee.
A confirmation will be sent to you as soon as your registration has been confirmed.
Atelier Maître Albert 1, rue Maître Albert -75005 Paris – Métro Maubert-Mutualité
Details of these festivities can be found on our website, including booking details
for both the guided walk and the anniversary meal.
We will be happy to provide you with any information you may require
.
We look forward to meeting many of you and sharing the Spirit of the Way that inspires us all.
Compostally yours
Patrice Jacques Marie BERNARD
Walking in the heart of Paris
On the occasion of its 70th anniversary, the Société Française des Amis de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle is inaugurating a walk in the Paris of Santiago de Compostela *.
In the Middle Ages, Paris was an important stopover on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela for pilgrims from northern Europe. Shells, statues, stained-glass windows, sundials… In this walk, we invite you to uncover these clues and follow their trail through the city, where you’ll find the Société Française des Amis de Saint-Jacques.
Our 9 km walk (approx. 3 hours) starts at the Estienne-Marcel metro station and ends at the company’s current headquarters.
Saturday June 11 4 guided walks will be offered
- Departure at 10 a.m. with Annick and Lydie (06 62 16 27 72).
- Start at 11 a.m. with Jean Susini (06 74 99 83 96).
- A 1pm start for the walk led by Daniel Bazin (06 71 04 17 80).
- Starting at 2pm, Bernard Petit (07 85 77 30 66) will lead the walk.
On your arrival at 8 bis rue Jean-Bart and after validation of your Crédencial, we will be happy to present you with your “DISTINCTION JACQUAIRE” on behalf of the Société Française des Amis de Saint Jacques de Compostelle and the Centre d’Etudes de Recherche et d’Histoire Compostellanes.
We can provide you with a map, a set of explanatory notes and the 70th Anniversary Commemorative Credencial. You can :
- or come and collect all these documents in person from the Company’s head office at 8 bis rue Jean-Bart -75006 – Paris every afternoon from Monday to Saturday, from 2 to 6 p.m.
- or register using the link below
Mass at Saint Jacques de Haut-Pas
We will begin this mass by placing flowers on the statue of Saint James. We will propose a universal prayer intention. The mass will conclude with a blessing for all pilgrims present. The Hymn to St. James will be played at the end of the mass. All those who attended the “botafumeiro” censer ceremony in Compostela Cathedral were able to hear the hymn to the apostle that accompanies the ceremony.
252, rue Saint-Jacques – 75005 – PARIS Metro RER B: Station Luxembourg
Bus 21-27-38-85: Stop Luxembourg
Hymn to the Apostle Saint James
Anyone who has attended the impressive “botafumeiro” censer ceremony in Compostela Cathedral will have heard the hymn to the apostle Saint James that accompanies the ceremony. The hymn was composed in 1920 by M.Soler, choirmaster at the cathedral. Here are the lyrics, in Spanish and French
| Santo Adalid, Patrón de las Españas, Amigo del Señor: Defiende a tus discípulos queridos, Protege a tu nación. Las armas victoriosas del cristiano Venimos a templar En el sagrado y encendido fuego De tu devoto altar. Firme y segura Como aquella Columna Que te entregó la Madre de Jesús, Será en España La Santa Fe cristiana, Bien celestial que nos legaste Tú ¡Gloria a Santiago, patrón insigne Gratos, tus hijos, Hoy te bendicen. A tus plantas postrados te ofrecemos La prenda más cordial de nuestro amor. ¡Defiende a tus discípulos queridos! ¡Protege a tu nación! ¡Protege a tu nación! | Saint commander, patron saint of Spain, Friend of the Lord: Defend your dear disciples, Protect your nation. The victorious weapons of the Christian We come to dip In the sacred fire Of your revered altar. Firm and solid, Like the column That the mother of Jesus entrusted to you, Will be in Spain The holy Christian faith That you bequeathed to us. Glory to Santiago, Famous patron! Your grateful children Bless you today. Prostrate at your feet we offer you The warm gift of our love. Defend your dear disciples! Protect your nation! Protect your nation! |
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Birthday meal
Sunday, June 12 at 1 p.m.
Dear Pilgrim Friends
Our Société Française des Amis de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year.
We would be very honoured if you would join us from 1pm at
L’Atelier Maître Albert
Restaurant with Guy Savoy
1, rue Maître Albert 75005 Paris
Tel 01 56 81 30 01
The room we have chosen has a maximum capacity of 120.
That’s why we urge you to book now
Only reservations accompanied by payment will be accepted.
Priority will be given to members who have paid their 2022 membership fee.
Confirmation will be sent to you as soon as your registration has been confirmed.
The price of the meal has been set at €48 per person. On the menu:
Aperitif
Champagne
Assortiment d’amuse-bouche
Starters
Salmon gravlax – citrus flavours
Main course
Farmhouse poultry on the spit – gratin dauphinois
Dessert
Crumble fruits rouges, vanille ice cream
Drinks
White wine : Chardonnay cuvée Guy Savoy
Red wine: Bordeaux cuvée Guy Savoy
Still and sparkling water
Coffee
People with special dietary requirements must inform
Reservations are to be made exclusively with
Société Française des Amis de Saint Jacques.
Chairman : Patrice JM Bernard
Ordering commemorative items
70th anniversary commemorative stamps
La Société Française des Amis de Saint Jacques de Compostelle
“Your first step on the Way”.
In collaboration with Le Poste, we have published a “Prestige” booklet of 4 commemorative stamps to mark the Society’s 70th anniversary.
They are a token of our gratitude to all those who have worked tirelessly to revive interest in the heritage of Compostela and to preserve the spirit of the Way, the source of all enrichment.
You can purchase them “exclusively” by mail order and have them sent to you by La Poste by filling in the order form below.
The booklet of anniversary stamps
70th anniversary mug
La Société Française des Amis de Saint Jacques de Compostelle
” MUG Commémoratif 70 ème anniversaire ” “
This MUG is available at our association’s head office for €10.00 each.
We don’t provide any shipping.
You can buy it “only” by filling in the order form below and making an appointment to collect it on our office days, Monday to Saturday, 2pm to 6pm.
Eyeglass cleaning wipes
Always on the right foot … with the right eye
The Amis de Saint Jacques de Compostelle eyeglass cleaning wipes will keep your eyes and feet healthy on the Way.
The wipes clean and degrease your lenses for optimum comfort and transparency. They are suitable for all types of lenses (organic, polycarbonate, mineral and sunglasses) and various treatments, such as anti-reflective and blue light. They are compatible with touch screens.
The wipes are practical to take with you wherever you go – in the car, in your bag, etc.
They are designed and manufactured in France.
You can buy them at the Association’s head office or by mail order and have them sent to you by post by filling in the order form below.
This order form can also be downloaded from our website.
13 € Pack of 10 cleaning wipes
Wipe size: 145 x 140 mm
Jeannine Warcollier Prize
Award ceremony
Designated the Association winner of the Prix Jeannine Warcollier the(‘association du Quebec à Compostelle
The results were announced during our anniversary meal.
The President of the Association Du Québec à Compostelle, Mrs. JOHANNE MORIN
, who was immediately informed, replied that she would be in Paris at the end of July to receive her trophy and take part with us in our walk through the Paris Jacquaire region.
We look forward to seeing many of you there to give a warm welcome to our cousins from la Belle Province.
Save the dates for July 21-23.
Jury composition
- Patrice JM BERNARD President of the French Society of Friends of Santiago de Compostela
- Ildefonso de la CAMPA MONTENEGRO director of administration and relations with the organizations of the Friends of Santiago de Compostela Consilleria de Cultura e TurismoXunta de Galicia
- Monsignor Don Secundo, Dean of the Cathedral Chapter of Santiago de Compostela (unable to vote for health reasons)
- Pascal DUCHENE President of the Belgian Association of Friends of Santiago de Compostela
- Alain GARROT deputy mayor of Lourdes, founder of La croisée des chemins and initiator of the Rencontres Internationales des Pèlerins de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle.
- Jorge MARTINEZ CAVA President of the Federación Española de Asociaciones de Amigos del Camino de Santiago
- Sébastien PENARI in charge of scientific and cultural development and member relations at the Agence de Coopération Interrégionale et Réseau des chemins de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle (ACIR).
Organization of the Jeanine Warcollier Prize
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Société Française des Amis de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle, the members of the Board of Directors would like to honor their predecessors, including Madame Jeannine Warcollier, who throughout her life defended the values of the Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago in France and Europe.
Jeannine Warcollier was General Secretary of the Société des Amis de Saint-Jacques in Paris from 1958 until her death in April 2016. She was instrumental in the creation of numerous associations jacquaires in France, but also in Belgium, Germany and even Spain. In Santiago de Compostela, a room at the Pilgrims’ Welcome Office bears her name.
To pay tribute to her work, the Société française des Amis de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle has created the Prix Jeannine Warcollier, to be awarded to a French or foreign pilgrimage association whose work on behalf of pilgrims, the Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago and the pilgrimage to Compostela is particularly noteworthy.
Associations have until December 31, 2021 to submit their applications.
Competition rules
Download the regulations in English, French, German or Spanish.
Article 1
The prize is intended to perpetuate and honor the memory of Jeannine Warcollier who, through her personal commitment, never ceased to promote the Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago, contributing to the renaissance of the pilgrimage to Compostela.
Article 2
The Jeannine Warcollier prize is awarded to a pilgrimage association that has helped pilgrims by providing practical solutions (signposting, reception, magazines, specific assistance, etc.), or has contributed to making the paths known and accessible to as many people as possible, or has increased historical knowledge of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.
Article 3
The application must include a presentation of the association and an outline of the action proposed for the award, in a maximum of 3 typed pages. Three languages have been selected: French, English and Spanish. Attachments (photos, documents, press articles, etc.) may also be included. Entries should be sent by post to 8 bis rue Jean Bart 75006 Paris, or by internet before May 31, 2020. Participation is free of charge.
Article 4
Associations undertake to provide only accurate and truthful information in their applications, and not to omit any information that could affect the jury’s judgement. The jury reserves the right to verify the information provided by the associations.
Article 5
The present rules, adopted by the board of directors of the Société Française des Amis de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle, may be modified by the board on its own initiative or on the proposal of the jury by an absolute majority of their respective members.
Article 6
The Jeannine Warcollier Prize is awarded by a jury under the aegis of the President of the Société Française des Amis de Saint-Jacques. The organizing committee will select the winning association no later than June 30, 2020. The award ceremony will take place in Paris.
Article 7
The organizers reserve the right to modify or cancel the Jeannine Warcollier prize if circumstances so require. In this case, participating associations will be informed as soon as possible.