<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=3 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Lucida Sans Unicode" LANG="0">Hello you all,<BR>
The silver cape that covers the shoulders of the Apostle since 1704 will be removed today and placed for exhibition in the Cathedral's Museum. The cape has withstood not only the hugs of millions and millions of pilgrims and tourists, but, reportedly, also the vandalism of some hooligans who have used pen knives and other blades to remove some of its encrusted stones.<BR>
The original cape will be replaced with a replica until such a time when a way may be found to protect it from vandals and other malfeasants.<BR>
Fernando Mayer, professor of silver sculpting at Santiago's school of Compostelan arts and crafts will oversee the removal of the original cape and its replacement.<BR>
Warm regards,<BR>
Rosina</FONT></HTML>