A Coruña, 6 October 2026. The delegate of the Xunta de Galicia in A Coruña, Belén do Campo, and the president of Venerable Orde Terceira, Salvador Peña, discussed on Tuesday the progress of renovation work on the chapel and adjoining buildings in the historic quarter of Cidade Vella . According to the order's leadership, around 30 per cent of the project remains to be completed.
According to the Xunta, the discussion focused on priorities for the remaining work. These included replacing the roof coverings, eliminating damp caused by water ingress, and structurally consolidating affected building elements. Peña referred to work already completed on the timber structure and repairs in the sacristy and storage areas. No cost figures or precise timetable were provided; the account is limited to the technical status and next steps for the conservation work.
The Xunta stressed the urban significance of the complex in the area around Cidade Vella and Pescadería. In addition to the stabilisation work, preparatory measures were listed, including preliminary electrical installation, replacing badly damaged windows and repairing interior surfaces to ensure the building could be used.
After the meeting, Salvador Peña spoke about his participation in the procession for Día del Rosario, which the Xunta says is due to take place on 7 October 2026. The delegate indicated the Xunta's support for organising the forthcoming religious events with the participation of local brotherhoods and the municipal authorities. The statement also points to a current context: in 2027, Semana Santa falls during an Año Santo Xacobeo, which could bring additional attention to local celebrations.
In summary, on 6 October 2026, the state of restoration of the chapel of the Venerable Orde Terceira and its outbuildings was discussed in A Coruña, with clear technical priorities for the final third of the work. The official statement did not quantify funding, deadlines or tenders, which remain unclear.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).