Marian devotion
Our Lady of Beja
Beja, Portugal
Portuguese Catholics venerate the Virgin Mary in the city of Beja.
In Beja, a city in southern Portugal, Catholics venerate the Virgin Mary in the church of Santa Maria. Devotion goes back to the Middle Ages.
The Virgin of the Alentejo
The Alentejo is a region of large plains and olive trees. Catholics venerate the Virgin as a protector of farmers. Tradition tells that the Virgin protects the crops from drought.
Every May, Alentejo farmers pilgrim to Beja to venerate the Virgin Mary. The party is a moment of unity for the Catholic community.
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