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Vila Verde: Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Alívio brings faithful to Soutelo

Braga TV14 September 2026 at 10:03

The pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady of Alívio took place again this Sunday at the Sanctuary of Soutelo, in Vila Verde, gathering thousands of faithful to celebrate the local patron saint. The event represents a religious tradition rooted in the community, which every year attracts devotees to the locality.

The religious program included moments of prayer, rosary and preaching, taking place in an atmosphere marked by faith and tradition. The celebrations culminated in a procession that went through the streets of the town, accompanying the image of the saint.

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Alívio thus became once again the central meeting point for participants on this special date. The streets of Soutelo filled with faithful who fulfilled promises and left offerings to the patron saint, keeping alive a tradition that dates back centuries.

Why this matters

This pilgrimage is a cultural and religious event of great importance for the community of Vila Verde, attracting thousands of visitors to the Soutelo region. The annual tradition reinforces local identity and boosts the local economy, while keeping alive a practice of devotion that dates back to previous generations.

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