Vox is looking to gather support in Valencia for the task of rescuing the Oriolano historical heritage from decline. Two weeks ago, the president of the Generalitat, Carlos Mazón, announced that he has joined the new Group established by the Council and, last Saturday, during the Holy week processions, the deputy mayor, Manuel Mestre, and the councillor for Culture, Gonzalo Montoya, met with the Valencian vice president, Vicente Barrera.
The two councillors took Barrera to visit the Santo Domingo church, a visit that also included the president of the Alicante Provincial Council, Toni Pérez, and the mayor of Orihuela, Pepe Vegara.
Mestre said there is work in the church of San Agustín that need urgently to be carried out. Closed in the 80s, the largest church in the Diocese is suffering serious deterioration with its bell tower and dome covered with canvas due to the danger of falling masonry.
The former Alicante deputy also pointed out as urgent the repair of two chapels in poor condition, the Communion chapel, in the church of Santa Justa y Rufina, and the Hallazgo chapel, in the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Monserrate, Patron saint of the city.
Mestre also stressed to Barrera the importance of Orihuela expanding its university offering, as well as expressing his desire for the Bullring to host bullfighting shows again.
