Reception of the King's representation, Mass and procession of returnverified
On the Cathedral square the official representation of King Felipe VI is received, this year held by the president of the Canaries, Fernando Clavijo, and the Esclavo Mayor hands him the silver staff. A solemn Mass follows, and the image of the Cristo returns in procession to its sanctuary.
On Monday 14 September 2026 at 10:45 the official representation of King Felipe VI is received on the Cathedral square, held this year by Fernando Clavijo Batlle, president of the Canary Islands. The Esclavo Mayor presents him with the silver staff of the Pontifical, Royal and Venerable Esclavitud.
A solemn Mass follows, and then the procession of return of the Venerated Image of the Santísimo Cristo de La Laguna to its Real Santuario, closing the journey that began on 9 September with the transfer to the Cathedral. The municipal programme gives no separate time for the Mass or the return: they follow on from the reception.