From River Mud to Mother of a Nation: The Lesson of Faith Hidden in the Virgin of Aparecida

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Image found in 1717 in the Paraíba do Sul River is in an armored niche at the National Sanctuary in Aparecida Carlos Santos/G1 Celebrated on October 12, the Day of Our Lady Aparecida marks one of the country's main religious celebrations and is the highlight of a devotion that began over three centuries ago, when a small image was rescued from the waters of the Paraíba do Sul River, in the interior of SP. In 2026, preparations for the Feast of t…

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Brasilia, Oct 12 (Prensa Latina) A small image rescued from the waters more than three centuries ago became a symbol of faith for millions of Brazilians who every October 12, as today, venerate Our Lady Aparecida, national patron saint. The post From the River to the Altar, Our Lady Aparecida summons in Brazil first appeared on News Prensa Latina.