Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
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.
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.