20140421 Virgin of La Merce, Patron Saint of Barcelona

There is a legend that Our Lady of Mercy freed the city from a plague of locusts in 1637, so that is when the City Council named her as the patron saint of the city. Whenever a city sports team wins a championship, it is the custom for the team to go to the church to sing a hymn of gratitude.

[Nancy]

I really like the placement of the statue and cross in this photo.

[Louise & Ken]

What a nice tradition! So much less violent then the results of games in other areas!