Braga Receives Candlelight Procession at the Sanctuary of Sameiro on Saturday

The Sanctuary of Sameiro, in Braga, receives on Saturday, September 12, the traditional Candlelight Procession, an event of faith and Marian devotion that takes place annually at that location. The initiative begins at 9:30 PM, with the gathering scheduled next to the statue of Saint John Paul II, at the Sameiro roundabout. The event brings together annually hundreds of pilgrims from various regions, representing one of the most significant moments in the religious calendar of the city of Braga. This procession constitutes an expression of devotion to the Virgin Mary, consolidating the role of the Sanctuary of Sameiro as an important pilgrimage site.