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Father Juan De Dios Andrade – as a Individual and as a Priest (1907-1980)
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This article is dedicated to the figure of Father Juan de Dios Andrade, a Venezuelan priest who, coming from a very humble background in the state of Merida, became a reference of struggle and faith for many Venezuelans. It starts with the historical context of Venezuela in the 20th century, and continues with the biography of Father Andrade in which the most important moments in the earthly world are presented, such as his stay in Rome, his priestly ordination, and his return to Venezuela where he developed an intense pastoral work, especially in the Diocese of Trujillo. The study focuses on his service as pontifical parish priest in the church of San Juan Bautista de Valera (1953-1962), where his great commitment led him to denounce the injustices of the Pérez-Jiménez regime. His famous speech “Abajo cadenas” made him a symbol of spiritual and social resistance. Due to his critical stance, he was unjustly suspended “a divinis”, although he was later rehabilitated, always maintaining the support of the community.
The article is based on archival sources from the Pio Latin American College and the Gregorian University of Rome, regional press of the time, historical studies on Venezuela and documents of the Andrade family.
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