Marian devotion

Church of Our Lady of the Conception

Marian Advocation of Luanda (Archdiocese of Luanda)
Recognized by the Church

It is a historic church and pilgrimage center of the Archdiocese of Luanda, dedicated to Our Lady of the Conception, in the historic center of Luanda (Angola). Dating from the late 16th century and recently restored, it is one of the oldest Marian temples in the capital.

Main data

Place: Luanda (Archdiocese of Luanda, Angola)
Party: 8 December

Origin and history

It is a historic church and pilgrimage center of the Archdiocese of Luanda, dedicated to Our Lady of the Conception, in the historic center of Luanda (Angola). Dating from the late 16th century and recently restored, it is one of the oldest Marian temples in the capital.

The image and the sanctuary

It served as a landmark for settlers and the local population. It is mentioned among the major Marian pilgrimage centers in Angola. No further details are available.

Sponsorship and coronation

It is not available.

Party and devotion

The Immaculate Conception is celebrated on December 8th. Popular devotion is expressed in patron saint festivals and processions.

Link to the Rosary

The Immaculate Conception is contemplated in the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. This ancient church in Luanda invites us to unite the recitation of the Rosary with the veneration of Mary Immaculate, Mother of the Church.

A flower for the Virgin

Offer a simple prayer to this Marian devotion. Pray a Hail Mary for Angola and for world peace.

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Sources: tradition of the sanctuary, diocesan information and Wikipedia in Spanish. The distinction between popular piety and documented ecclesial history is specific to this fact sheet; extraordinary accounts are presented as devotion and not as doctrinal pronunciation.

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