Aparecida Shrine Receives Crowd in Celebration: No dia 12 de outubro, devotos de todo o Brasil se reúnem no Santuário Nacional de Aparecida, no interior de São Paulo, para celebrar o Dia de Nossa Senhora Aparecida, Padroeira do Brasil. O local, considerado o maior templo mariano do país, espera receber cerca de 35 mil fiéis por celebração ao longo das seis missas programadas para o dia.
A festividade, que tradicionalmente atrai romeiros de todas as regiões, já conta com um movimento intenso desde o início da semana. Para acomodar os peregrinos que chegam de madrugada, a programação começa com uma vigília, realizada das 0h às 4h30, seguida pela primeira missa às 6h. A principal cerimônia, que ocorrerá às 9h, será conduzida pelo arcebispo de Aparecida, Dom Orlando Brandes. Nos anos anteriores, o arcebispo abordou temas sensíveis em seus sermões, como o aborto, e pediu orações pela paz em conflitos internacionais.
The faithful will also be able to visit some of the most significant places in the Shrine, such as the niche that houses the image of Our Lady of Aparecida and the Chapel of Candles, which will be open from the early hours of the day. The Hall of Promises and the Historic Basilica, places that house testimonies and thanks from devotees, will also be open for visitation.
This year's Patron Saint Festival has the theme “Mother Aparecida, welcome us as pilgrims of hope,” inviting the faithful to reflect on the Jubilee. The Shrine will be open 24 hours a day until the end of the festivities on Sunday (13).
October 12 Schedule
- Midnight to 4:30 a.m. – Marian Vigil
- 5:45 a.m. – Dawn
- 6 a.m. – Mass
- 9 a.m. – Solemn Mass
- 12:00 p.m. – Ringing of the Bells
- 12:00 p.m. – Children's Mass
- 2 p.m. – Mass
- 3 p.m. – Solemn Consecration in the Historic Basilica
- 4:00 p.m. – Mass
- 6 p.m. – Closing Mass, followed by a solemn procession and fireworks display
In addition to physical attendance, the celebrations can be followed live on the National Shrine's social media accounts, the Aparecida app, and the Basilica's official website.
Parking and Services
The National Shrine parking lot has 2,000 spaces for buses and 3,000 spaces for passenger cars. Rates vary according to the type of vehicle, with R$$ 35 for passenger cars, R$$ 95 for buses, and R$$ 18 for motorcycles. Bicycles can be parked free of charge, provided they are secured with a lock.
Essa celebração anual é um dos maiores eventos religiosos do país, reforçando a fé e devoção dos brasileiros à Our Lady of Aparecida.
