Our Lady of the Assumption of La Digue (Seychelles)
La iglesia de Notre Dame de l’Assomption, en Anse La Réunion, es el templo católico de la isla de La Digue, en las Seychelles, dentro de la diócesis de Port Victoria. Fundada por el padre Théophile Pollar, que llegó a la isla en octubre de 1853, quedó terminada en 1854, y su fiesta del 15 de agosto es la mayor celebración de la isla.
🌹 Wonders and anecdotes
- Father Théophile Pollar arrived in La Digue in October 1853 and laid the foundation for the temple, which was completed in 1854.
- In 1877 the first school of the mission was established next to the church, and in 1889 Bishop Mouard brought the Sisters of San José de Cluny, who served the island until 1944.
- Every 15 August, the Solemnity of the Assumption, La Digue lives its greatest feast: a celebration that brings together the faithful also from the other islands of the archipelago.
- The temple, with a yellow façade, was renovated by the Government of Seychelles in 1986 to preserve its historical value, and is still fully alive, with celebrations on Saturdays and Sundays.
Ntra. Sra. de la Asunción
In La Digue, the Virgin of the Assumption presided over the life of the island since 1854. His feast of August 15 is the great day of the diguois: the whole island turns to honor the Mother raised to heaven.
"Our Lady of the Assumption, raised to heaven in body and soul, pray for us.
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