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Lord of the Good Jesus – Faith, Tradition and Heritage of the North Coast – Ponta Delgada – MadeiraPhoto by Murilo Soares on Pexels
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Lord of the Good Jesus – Faith, Tradition and Heritage of the North Coast – Ponta Delgada – Madeira

Funchal Notícias3 September 2026 at 14:36

The Lord Good Jesus of Ponta Delgada is one of the oldest and most significant religious devotions on the island of Madeira. The veneration of this religious figure takes place in the parish of Ponta Delgada, belonging to the municipality of São Vicente, located on the north coast of the island.

Over the centuries, this devotion has become a symbol of faith, tradition and identity for the communities of North Madeira. The image of the Lord Good Jesus is surrounded by popular tradition, which confers great spiritual importance to this religious figure.

Popular tradition associates the veneration of the Lord Good Jesus with religious practices rooted in local culture, keeping alive a heritage of spirituality that continues to mark the life of the communities in this region of the island.

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