“The situation continues to be difficult and needs time,” according to sources at the Orvalle School in Madrid (Spain), where Father Ignacio Belzunce, an Opus Dei priest who had a bicycle accident on December 25, Memorial Day, serves as chaplain. Christmas.
Two witnesses to the accident notified the emergency services who found Father Belzunce in a coma.
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As explained to ACI Prensa from the educational center linked to the Prelature founded by Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer, “the concern remains” after a week since the priest of Navarrese origin suffered a severe fall.
“So far the good news has been that they have been able to reduce the sedation and there have been no complications,” they add, despite which “the situation is still difficult and needs time.”
Despite everything, they point out that “Don Ignacio is strong and has the prayers of many people.”
Last Monday, December 30, a candle to the Blessed Sacrament took place in the school chapel, attended by many people. The school has also received messages of support from various countries, as published through its Instagram account.
Nicholas de Cardenas
Born in 1980, I am a Spanish husband and father and journalist with more than 20 years of experience in print and digital media, specializing in sociopolitical and religious information. I have worked for more than 10 years in defense of human rights and have accreditations in Journalism and Comprehensive Communication. Since July 2022, I have been a correspondent for ACI Prensa and EWTN Noticias in Spain, covering international events of the Catholic Church.