The mortal remains of Blessed Alexandrina Maria da Costa will be transferred on October 10th, at 10:00 AM, from the parish church of Balasar, in Póvoa de Varzim, to the new Eucharistic Sanctuary. The transfer is integrated into the celebrations that will mark the opening of this new phase for the worship space dedicated to the blessed. This moment is considered one of the most anticipated of the entire celebration program. The new sanctuary thus represents a new phase in the veneration and welcoming of the faithful to the mortal remains of Blessed Alexandrina.
The mortal remains of the Blessed Alexandrina will be transferred to the new Sanctuary of Balasar
Braga TV14 September 2026 at 18:45
Why this matters
This matters to local Catholics and devotees of Blessed Alexandrina in the Póvoa de Varzim region, as it represents a significant milestone in the development of the sanctuary dedicated to the blessed. The transfer establishes the new Eucharistic Sanctuary as the main place of veneration.
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