People from the area around the University of La Sabana know St. Josemaría Escrivá as “the saint of ordinary life.” Their affection for the Founder of Opus Dei has been shown in many different ways. A recent example is the city of Zipaquirá, which inaugurated the St. Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer public library.

The rector of the university, Obdulio Velasquez Posada, the secretary and vice-rector, Rafael Stand Niño, and the director of communications, Luis Obregon Rendon, accompanied the city authorities during the ceremony. The initiative was made possible thanks to a donation obtained through the university.

During the ceremony, the municipal representatives emphasized the importance of the University of La Sabana in the region and the need for new cooperative efforts to further the education of young people in Zipaquirá.

Many of the people from the town were present and showed their appreciation for this new cultural institution.