The original image of Our Lady of Aparecida is protected in a niche about four meters above the ground, behind 500 kilo armored glass. The structure was designed to preserve the image, which has already been the target of vandalism, and brings together decorative details linked to the history and symbolism of the Catholic faith. Do you want to know what the space that protects the Patron Saint of Brazil looks like? Read the full report on g1 - click here.
The tradition of lighting candles is part of the devotion of many pilgrims who visit Aparecida. In the Capela das Velas, each flame represents an intention: there are those who make requests for the health of family members, give thanks for a recovery or ask for protection for loved ones.
Candles shaped like hands, feet and other parts of the body attract attention and symbolize, for devotees, prayers related to health and overcoming illnesses. The space thus becomes a place of prayer and expression of faith during the Feast of the Patron Saint.
In the early hours of this Monday morning (12), the Capela das Velas, in the National Sanctuary of Aparecida, received a crowd of faithful who came to give thanks for the graces achieved and make requests to Our Lady of Aparecida.
The space brings together candles of different sizes, including giant ones, and pieces shaped like parts of the human body, offered by devotees as a symbol of faith, gratitude and requests for protection and healing.
On this Day of Our Lady of Aparecida, devotees can also dedicate a moment to faith to say prayers and prayers for protection, give thanks for the blessings received and renew requests to the Patron Saint of Brazil. Check out this special article from g1 that brings together prayers to celebrate the date and strengthen devotion to the saint - click here.
Those who are unable to go to the National Sanctuary of Aparecida to follow the celebrations of Our Lady of Aparecida Day can also attend masses from home.
The masses and celebrations on October 12th will be broadcast live on the National Sanctuary's social networks, on the Aparecida app and on the Basilica's website. The masses that will be broadcast are:
5am - Mass - radio, app and internet
7am - Mass - TV, app and internet
9am - Solemn Mass - TV, app, radio and internet
12pm – Children’s Mass – TV, app, radio and internet
2pm - Mass - app and internet
3pm – Solemn Consecration – TV, app, radio and internet
4pm – Mass – app and internet
6pm - Closing Mass - TV, app, radio and internet
7:30 pm - Solemn Procession and Pyrotechnic Show - TV, app, radio and internet
Hello! Good morning! g1 now begins special coverage of October 12th at the National Sanctuary of Aparecida, in the interior of SP. This Monday (12), the day of the patron saint of Brazil is celebrated. The Catholic holiday attracts thousands of faithful and pilgrims who decided to celebrate the date at the saint's house, which is the largest Catholic church in the country.
