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Basilica Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazareth

Belém, Pará, Brazil

ShrineCírio de NazaréIntangible HeritageLiving PilgrimageMarian ShrineMinor BasilicaCatholic South America collectionCatholic South America: Saints, Mary & Miracles collectionCatholicActive Catholic Marian sanctuary and minor basilica; Círio devotion is ecclesially celebrated and UNESCO-recognized as living heritage

Why pilgrims come

Discover what makes Basilica Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazareth a place of pilgrimage

The destination church of the Círio de Nazaré, one of the world’s largest Marian processions and a defining expression of Catholic life in the Amazon. The sanctuary, annual rope procession, ex-votos, and multiple linked observances form a living pilgrimage complex rather than a single architectural stop.

Catholic contextShrineBelém, Brazil
Research trail1 catalog sourceLast checked Sep 5, 2026
Pilgrim planningOfficial schedule availableUse the linked official source for current times
TraditionCatholic

Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations

Círio de NazaréThe principal procession is held on the second Sunday of October; use the current official calendar rather than treating October 12 as the fixed procession date.

How to read this page

Sources, tradition, and what is verified

Source trail1 cited catalog source

The destination record was last checked on 9/5/2026.

Editorial standard

This page records the site’s tradition as “Catholic.” That wording describes the nature of the claim and keeps devotional tradition distinct from independently verified history.