Our Lady of Fátima de Huambo

Marian Advocation of Huambo (former Nova Lisboa) (Diocese of Huambo)
Recognized by the Church

In the city of Huambo, which in colonial times was called Nova Lisboa, there is a sanctuary dedicated to Nossa Senhora de Fátima. It does not contain an exact date of foundation, but by the context of the spread of Fatima's devotion in the Lusophone world it is likely to date from the mid-20th century. Only its existence as a Marian sanctuary of Fatima in Huambo is documented.

Main data

Origin and history

In the city of Huambo, which in colonial times was called Nova Lisboa, there is a sanctuary dedicated to Nossa Senhora de Fátima. It does not contain an exact date of foundation, but by the context of the spread of Fatima's devotion in the Lusophone world it is likely to date from the mid-20th century. Only its existence as a Marian sanctuary of Fatima in Huambo is documented.

The image and the sanctuary

It is among the main Marian shrines of Angola according to the ecclesial sources. The specific data on the image and the building are not recorded.

Sponsorship and coronation

Recognized as a sanctuary as it appears in the ecclesial lists of the country's main Marian shrines. No canonical coronation.

Party and devotion

It is reasonable to assume the main feast on May 13, own of Fatima, although it is not documented. There are no reports of miracles or local apparitions in available sources.

Link to the Rosary

Under the apvocation of Fatima, this sanctuary of the Angolan altiplano prolonges the call of the Virgin to pray the Rosary every day, a weapon of peace for families and peoples.