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Shrine of Frei Galvão

Guaratinguetá, São Paulo, Brazil

ShrineSaint TombBrazilian SaintSt. Anthony of St. Ann GalvãoWhere Saints Rest collectionCatholicCatholic pilgrimage destination

Why pilgrims come

Discover what makes Shrine of Frei Galvão a place of pilgrimage

A regional shrine in the birthplace of Frei Galvão that adds Brazil’s first native-born saint to an Aparecida pilgrimage.

Primary sacred connectionSt. Anthony of St. Ann GalvãoBirthplace-region shrine
Research trail1 catalog sourceVerification date not listed
Pilgrim planningConfirm before travelingWorship times and access can change
TraditionCatholic

The sacred connection

People and objects remembered here

These relationships are part of the destination record, with feast days and catalog qualifications shown where available.

SaintSt. Anthony of St. Ann Galvão

Birthplace-region shrine

Feast: October 25

What to notice

Look closely at the place and its story

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Pilgrimage focus

A regional shrine in the birthplace of Frei Galvão that adds Brazil’s first native-born saint to an Aparecida pilgrimage.

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Plan before arrival

Check the official custodian for current worship, opening, and access information.

Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations

Feast of St. Anthony of St. Ann GalvãoConnected to this place through Birthplace-region shrine.

How to read this page

Sources, tradition, and what is verified

Source trail1 cited catalog source

No verification date is listed, so current visitor details should be confirmed directly.

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.