Co-Prince Bishop to Bless Restored Sagrada Família Organ in La Seu d'Urgell
Josep-Lluís Serrano Pentinat will inaugurate the fully restored 1960s organ with a public recital on January 2, capping a two-year heritage.
Key Points
- Blessing ceremony on Jan 2 at 6:30pm by Bishop Josep-Lluís Serrano Pentinat, open to public with prior confirmation.
- Organ from 1960 by Organería Española, restored in 2024-2025 alongside church improvements.
- Recital by canon-organist Jordi Miquel at Urgell Cathedral.
- Future: concerts, guided sessions, and education to promote sacred music heritage.
The co-prince bishop Josep-Lluís Serrano Pentinat will bless the restored organ at the Sagrada Família church in La Seu d'Urgell on Thursday, 2 January, at 6.30pm.
The ceremony, held within the Sagrada Família Residence complex, will cap a comprehensive restoration of both the instrument and its surrounding space. It will feature an organ recital by Jordi Miquel, canon-organist at Urgell Cathedral's Santa Maria. The event is open to the public, though attendees must confirm their presence with the congregation in advance.
The Sagrada Família church serves as a key spiritual, architectural, and social landmark in La Seu d'Urgell. Its organ, a distinctive patrimonial element, dates to the late 1950s. Installed in 1960 as a gift for a commemorative event—following the 1958 laying of the church's foundation stone and the 1959 consecration of its altar—the instrument was built by Organería Española, SA – Alberdi.
Restoration work spanned 2024 and 2025, alongside improvements to the church itself. These efforts aim to preserve the heritage asset, promote its dissemination, and enhance its liturgical, cultural, and community roles in line with the residence's regular activities. The organ revives a tradition of sacred music tied to religious life.
Future plans include cultural initiatives such as concerts, guided listening sessions, and educational programmes to bring this historical, musical, and spiritual legacy closer to locals and visitors.
Original Sources
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