Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima

Marian Invocation of Nampula (Archdiocese of Nampula)
Recognized by the Church

It is the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Nampula, dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima, in the city of Nampula, Mozambique. The advocation is linked to the strong presence of Portuguese missionaries following the apparitions of Fatima, who spread devotion throughout the country. There is no detailed historical documentation available beyond its cathedral status.

Main data

Origin and history

It is the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Nampula, dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima, in the city of Nampula, Mozambique. The advocation is linked to the strong presence of Portuguese missionaries following the apparitions of Fatima, who spread devotion throughout the country. There is no detailed historical documentation available beyond its cathedral status.

The image and the sanctuary

A large front and tower are observed in available descriptions. There is no documented description of a specific headline image.

Sponsorship and coronation

It is not available.

Party and devotion

The feast of Our Lady of Fatima is held on May 13. It is one of the places where the torches processions are held with special solemnity on 13 May and 13 October; details of extraordinary favors do not consist of documented sources.

Link to the Rosary

In Fatima the Virgin insistently asked for the prayer of the Rosary for the peace and conversion of sinners, and this cathedral prolongs that message into Mozambican land. The torches that surround it are a Rosary made light and singing. Each avemaria responds to the Lady's request in Cova da Iria.