Saint Lucy chapel in San Martin reopens for worship after repairs

The Saint Lucy chapel in San Martin, near Sotrondio, has reopened for worship following a major renovation. The repairs were necessary after a beam above the presbytery broke in July 2025, which compromised the stability of the roof and left a hole over one meter wide. The closure of the chapel allowed for a renovation project that began in January.

Father Marcos Cuervo, the priest of the El Entrego pastoral community, met with neighbors and parishioners at the chapel this past Wednesday to present the completed repairs and announce the return to normal services. Otilia Requejo, the diocesan director of cultural assets, attended the meeting to discuss the history of the site, which tradition identifies as the burial place of King Aurelius.

The renovation cost more than 86,000 euros. While the Archdiocese of Oviedo and the Ministry of Culture of the Principality provided grants totaling 38,750 euros, additional funds were required to complete the work. Father Cuervo noted that he sought further support by meeting with local associations and political parties in Sotrondio.