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Entrance of Sant Vicente

Since 1962, instituted by the parish priest José de Paz, the patron’s (San Vicente Ferrer) entrance to the village has been made, recalling his arrival in 1413. This is the first urban section. The tradition continues.

There are many stories around the visit. It is said that San Vicente Ferrer arrived in Algímia fleeing from those of Torres Torres (the nearby town), who refused to shoe his horse and even received him with stones. As has been said, these are stories without any historical value, born from the rivalry of neighboring towns.

But history supports the tradition. At the beginning of the 15th century, the Crown of Aragon experienced one of the most exceptional moments of its existence: the childless death of Martin I in 1410. The political maturity of the federated countries in the Crown prevented a civil war, choosing a committee of personalities that would decide who was the ideal candidate for the throne (Caspe Compromise). San Vicente Ferrer will be part of the Valencian delegation.

Finished the political task in 1412, the saint dedicated himself to the spiritual task, trying to convert the greatest possible number of infidels. In this context, the arrival of the Dominican in Muslim Algímia is quite feasible, especially when his presence in April in Morvedre, on the way to Barcelona, is confirmed.

The memory of this visit would remain in the area and this would be the reason why, in the 16th century, when the parish of Algímia was erected, it was chosen as the patron saint of the town.