THE Cross used at the celebration of the first mass in Brazilian lands landed in São Paulo On the night of Monday (14) for the celebration of Holy Week.
THE Brazil with Faith Movementin partnership with the Archdiocesan Sanctuary Christ the Redeemer and the Redemptor Institutewill hold the event “Brazil with Faith – Celebrating the 525 years of the first mass in Brazil, land of Santa Cruz”Between April 12th and 27th.
THE original cross of the celebration, coming from Braga Museum, in Portugal will travel several cities of the Brazil. The event coincides with the 200 years of diplomatic relations between Brazil and Portugal, established in 1825.
After the arrival of the cross, the first event with the cross will be Holy Mass at the São Paulo Metropolitan Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Sé, presided by the Metropolitan Archbishop of São Paulo, Cardinal Odilo Scherer, on Tuesday (15), at noon.
Then, at 1 pm, there will be a procession with the heralds of the Gospel, leaving the Cathedral of the See towards the Pateo do Collegio, in the historic center of the state capital.
At 15h an institutional ceremony will be held at the Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo (FIESP). Soon after, at 16h, an ecumenical act will take place in the Legislative Assembly of the State of São Paulo (Alesp). The celebrations end with an institutional visit to the Government of the State of São Paulo, at the Bandeirantes Palace, at 19h.
A PMass Rimeira do Brasil held on April 26, 1500 in Coroa Vermelha Beach, in Santa Cruz Cabrália, Bahiamarked a crucial moment in the history of the country. Chaired by Friar Henrique de Coimbrathe Mass represented the encounter between different cultures and beliefs.
Node Jubilee Yearthe pilgrimage of cross seeks to promote dialogue and cooperation between institutions. THE cross will travel about 20 cities during the event “Brazil with Faith ”.
National symbol of Christian feelings
THE Archdiocesan Sanctuary Christ the Redeemer the first open -air sanctuary of the world, represents the Christian feelings of Brazil. Besides being a tourist spot, it is a place of celebrations and actions to promote the Religious tourism . Node Saint year the sanctuary is Jubilee Church pilgrim meeting place. Several celebrations will be held at the Sanctuary during the Jubilee Year of 2025.
THE Redemptor Institute non -profit and nonpartisan, promotes social, cultural and tourist impact actions, focusing on sustainability. Its activities aim to foster the exchange of experiences, strengthen religious tourism and contribute to the development of Brazil.
THE cross Peregrina left Braga and Fatima, Portugal, on April 12, passing through several Portuguese and Brazilian cities. The pilgrimage will culminate in Santa Cruz Cabrália, Bahia on April 26, at the celebration of the 525 years of the First Mass in Brazil .
Programming of the pilgrimage of the original cross of the first mass in Brazil:
- April 12: Departure from Braga and Fátima, Portugal
- April 13: Cascais and Almada, Portugal
- April 14: Lisbon, Portugal
- April 15: Arrival in Brazil – São Paulo – SP, Brazil
- April 16: Cachoeira Paulista, Aparecida and Guaratinguetá – SP, Brazil
- April 17: Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Brazil
- April 18: Porto Alegre – RS, Brazil
- April 19: Maricá and Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Brazil
- April 20: Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Brazil
- April 21: Brasilia – DF, Brazil
- April 22: Brasilia – DF, Brazil
- April 23: Brasilia and Belém – DF and PA, Brazil
- April 24: Belém – PA, Brazil
- April 25: Salvador – BA, Brazil
- April 26: Porto Seguro and Santa Cruz Cabrália – BA, Brazil (culminating with the celebration of the 525 years of the first mass in the country)
- April 27: Return to Braga, Portugal
This content was originally published in Cruz used in the first Mass in Brazil arrives in SP to Holy Week on the CNN Brazil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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