Marian devotion
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
Advocación mariana de Ondjiva (N’jiva) (Diócesis de Ondjiva)
✔ Recognized by the Church
It is the cathedral of the Diocese of Ondjiva, dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption, in Ondjiva (also spelled N'jiva), Angola. The Marian source records it as "Njiva: Nossa Senhora da Assunção." No detailed historical documentation is readily available.
Main data
Origin and history
It is the cathedral of the Diocese of Ondjiva, dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption, in Ondjiva (also spelled N'jiva), Angola. The Marian source records it as "Njiva: Nossa Senhora da Assunção." No detailed historical documentation is readily available.
The image and the sanctuary
It is not available.
Patronage and coronation
It is not available.
Celebration and devotion
The Assumption of the Virgin Mary is celebrated on August 15, the patron saint's day of the cathedral.
Link with the Rosary
The Assumption is the fourth glorious mystery of the Rosary. In Ondjiva, contemplating this mystery fosters hope for heaven, and the Rosary unites the people with the glorified Mary.
🌹 A flower for the Virgin
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