Our Lady of the Perpetual Relief of Lomé

Marian vocation of Lomé (Archdiocese of Lomé)
Recognized by the Church

It is the church dedicated to Our Lady of Perpetual Relief in Lomé (Togo), the reference site of devotion to Perpetual Relief in the country, linked to the redeemer presence. There is the Archicofradía of Our Lady of Perpetual Relief in Togo, which in 2022 celebrated its 70th anniversary. No detailed historical documentation is available on the foundation of the temple.

Main data

Origin and history

It is the church dedicated to Our Lady of Perpetual Relief in Lomé (Togo), the reference site of devotion to Perpetual Relief in the country, linked to the redeemer presence. There is the Archicofradía of Our Lady of Perpetual Relief in Togo, which in 2022 celebrated its 70th anniversary. No detailed historical documentation is available on the foundation of the temple.

The image and the sanctuary

Devotion revolves around the venerated icon of Perpetual Relief. An annual procession is documented with the icon and the custom of the faithful to place at their small feet devotees (candles, fabrics, photographs) in thanksgiving. There is no more detail about the sanctuary.

Sponsorship and coronation

It is not available.

Party and devotion

The feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Relief is held on June 27. The Archicofradia brings together lay people committed to evangelization and charity, with special devotion to the icon, novena week and assistance to the sick.

Link to the Rosary

The mercy of the Perpetual Relief always goes hand in hand with the prayer of the Rosary, which the fellowship promotes along with the novena. To come to Mary as a perpetual help is, in essence, the same as to ask for her intercession by contemplating with her the mysteries of Christ. The Rosary holds the trust of the faithful who entrust themselves to the Virgin.