Marian devotion
Church of Our Lady of the Dolores
Marian Invocation of Santa Maria (Sal Island) (Diocese of Mindelo)
Recognized by the Church
It is the parish church of Santa Maria, on the island of Sal, dedicated to Our Lady of the Dolores (Nossa Senhora das Dores), and belongs to the Diocese of Mindelo (Cape Verde). It is located in the centre of Santa Maria. No detailed historical documentation is available.
Main data
Origin and history
It is the parish church of Santa Maria, on the island of Sal, dedicated to Our Lady of the Dolores (Nossa Senhora das Dores), and belongs to the Diocese of Mindelo (Cape Verde). It is located in the centre of Santa Maria. No detailed historical documentation is available.
The image and the sanctuary
It is not available.
Sponsorship and coronation
It is not available.
Party and devotion
The memory of Our Lady of the Dolores is celebrated on September 15. The advocation contemplates the pain of the Virgin at the foot of the cross and her maternal compassion for those who suffer.
Link to the Rosary
The devotion to the Dolores of Mary has traditionally been prayed with the Rosary of the Seven Dolores, brother of the common Rosary. To contemplate the shared pain of the Mother leads, in the mystery of the Rosary, to the crucified and risen Son. To pray the Rosary next to the Dolores is to learn from it to remain firm in faith.
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