Bull Graphic
09 November, 2024
Bulls are significant to the San Fermín Festival because of the historical and symbolic role they play in celebrations.
St. Fermin, the patron saint of Pamplona, was a bishop and martyr who lived in the 3rd century. According to legend, Fermin was born in Pamplona and after becoming a Christian missionary he was arrested and martyred by being dragged through the streets of the city by bulls. The bulls in the San Fermín Festival are a tribute to the strength and resilience of the saint, symbolizing his journey and martyrdom.
St. Fermin, the patron saint of Pamplona, was a bishop and martyr who lived in the 3rd century. According to legend, Fermin was born in Pamplona and after becoming a Christian missionary he was arrested and martyred by being dragged through the streets of the city by bulls. The bulls in the San Fermín Festival are a tribute to the strength and resilience of the saint, symbolizing his journey and martyrdom.
