PAMPLONA CATHEDRAL

There are three reasons that make the cathedral complex of Pamplona stand out from the rest of those preserved in Spain

Its religious importance Since the cathedral houses the bishop´s chair, it is therefore the head of the churches of the diocese and the center of its liturgical life.
Its artistic value Well, it is the most important Gothic monumental complex in Navarra, its cloister being one of the most significant, in its style, at a European level and also preserving its own rooms. of community life that in other cathedrals were demolished in the Renaissance.
Its historical value For the role it played in the ancient kingdom of Navarra, hosting the coronations of its kings, royal marriages and the burial of many of them.

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Working days: 09:30 H: Lauds and Chapter Mass 19:30 H: Slave Rosary Saturdays: 9:30 H: Lauds and Chapter Mass 19:30 H: Slave Rosary 20:00 H: Mass Sundays and holidays: 0:00 H: Traditional Mass 11:30 H: Third song 12:00 H: Chapter Mass 19:30 H: Rosary of the slaves CONFESSIONS - Penitentiary Canon: Monday to Saturday: 9:30-10:15 and 19:30-20:00 Sundays and holidays: 11:15-13:00 and 19:30-20:00

Chapter

College of priests

The Cathedral of Pamplona is governed by a college of priests denominated canons (Code of Canon Law, c.503).

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Active Canons

Carlos Ayerra Sola (dean, doctoral, churchwarden and museum director)

Julián Ayesa Gorri (organ player)

Ramón Sánchez Lumbier

José Antonio Goñi Beásoain de Paulorena (liturgy prefect)

Alfredo López Vallejos (archivist-librarian)

Francisco Javier Aizpún Bobadilla (treasurer)

Oscar Azcona Muneta

Juan Tejero Ariño (secretary)

Santiago Ignacio Quemada Serrano

Retired Canons

Aurelio Sagaseta Aríztegui

Luis Mª Oroz

Julio Gorricho Moreno

José Luis Sales Tirapu

Music chapel

More than 800 years

The music chapel of the cathedral of Pamplona is the oldest musical institution in Navarra

With its own orchestra until the middle of the 20th century it is It has been leading the musical part of its liturgical celebrations for more than 800 years.

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