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Venezuelan Community In Philadelphia Gathers For Prayer Service Amid Uncertainty Back Home
"Basically, yesterday was a lot of emotions for us," said Elizabeth Arellano, who attended the service with her husband and children.
January 5, 2026
Members of the Venezuelan community in Philadelphia gathered Sunday for a prayer service at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Logan Square, where people filled the pews holding rosaries and Venezuelan flags. The Mass was celebrated entirely in Spanish and focused on prayer, reflection and solidarity amid ongoing uncertainty in Venezuela.
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"Basically, yesterday was a lot of emotions for us," said Elizabeth Arellano, who attended the service with her husband and children.
Arellano said she came to the United States nearly 10 years ago but said her connection to Venezuela remains strong. Her parents still live in the town of La Grita.
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