Within the framework of the “Open Doors” program, together with students, teachers, collaborators, ecclesiastical authorities, representatives of related institutions and members of the entire community, the documentary was presented that narrates the Faith adventure of five Duoc UC chaplains in their pilgrimage to the Holy Land just at the moment the current war broke out in the Middle East.
A large crowd came to the Duoc UC Extension Center Valparaíso Headquarters for the premiere of the Short Film “Tras las Huellas de Jesús”, on Wednesday, June 19, where attendees were able to see this documentary in which the chaplains of the institution carried out a pilgrimage of Faith to the Holy Land at a time when Israel falls under attack and declares a State of War.
The short film was witnessed by authorities of the bishopric and the church, headed by the Vicar General of Valparaíso, Father Reinaldo Osorio, representatives of related institutions and educational establishments; collaborators, teachers, students and members of the community through the cultural billboard of the Cousiño Building, who were also able to participate in the exhibition of the PhD in History and expert in Middle Eastern affairs, Fernando Wilson, who addressed historical and current background contextualizing the conflict that is being experienced today and then gives way to a conversation with the General Chaplain of Duoc UC, Francisco Llanca.
The conversation, which was moderated by the Director of Duoc UC Valparaíso Headquarters, Claudio Salas, the General Chaplain commented that “it is wonderful to be able to present this transmission of a journey with meaning and an experience in which we were able to renew our faith and with which we Through this experience our students, collaborators and teachers, and those who accompany us today, renew their faith in this journey with us to the Holy Land.”
On the other hand, Fernando Wilson added that “the call of several hundred young people to this activity is extremely powerful, since it is a religious experience, a historical record of life that broadens the horizons of students.”
Finally, Claudio Salas, highlighted the high attendance of the public, concluding that “this activity combined the experience of our chaplains with the situation of the war and having the opportunity to present it in the historical context, with the exhibition of Fernando Wilson, we “It allows us to impact with knowledge within our community and the environment and promote peace from our faith and the Catholic religion.”
