Marian devotion
Our Lady of Fatima in Suriname
Paramari, Surinam
The Surinamese Catholics, mainly of Indian and Javanese origin, venerate the Virgin of Fatima.
Country: Paramari, Surinam
Type: Advocation / Apparition
In Paramaribo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria has a chapel dedicated to the Virgin of Fatima. The South-East faithful celebrate the feast with multicultural processions.
Tradition tells that the Virgin of Fatima protects Suriname, a country with a diverse Catholic community.
The Virgin of Fatima unites peoples of different origins.
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