We
spent a wonderful and very special day in Fátima, visiting and walking around
filled with an indescribable peace of spirit.
To get
there, we took the “Expressos Bus” from Lisbon, which is a pleasant and quick
trip, just one and a half hour’s drive.
The
town itself is not beautiful: it is full of guest houses, hotels, restaurants
and souvenir shops for the many pilgrims.
We
were glad to attend the Mass that was held at the sanctuary.
Santuário de Fátima (Fátima Shrine)
Nossa Senhora de Fátima (Our Lady of Fatima)
The
inexhaustible water fountain, where you can drink fresh and excellent
water
Souvenirs
shops
Whatever
your beliefs, you cannot help but be impressed by such religious fervour, the
faith that every year leads more than six million people to this holy place
where, on 13 May 1917, in Cova da Iria (Irene's Cove), the Virgin Mary first
appeared to three peasant children, Lúcia, Jacinta and Francisco.
The
Portuguese are a very devout Catholic people and a trip here will provide you
with insights into Portugal’s religious culture. The key dates for the
pilgrimage are May 13 and October 13.
I really
hope you enjoyed this post about Fátima.
Era suposto ir lá este ano.
ReplyDeleteAcabei por não ir.
Irei na próxima visita a Portugal.
Ficará pelo próximo período de férias :)
DeleteI did enjoy your post. Especially Our Lady of Fatima.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much :)
DeleteExcelentes fotografias de Fátima, um lugar onde vou todos os anos pelo menos uma vez.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.
Andarilhar
Muito obrigada. Um abraço e boas férias :)
DeleteI love this post and the beautiful Our Lady of Fatima.
ReplyDeleteKeeping the faith is important when we're going through a particularly hard time. Well done little girl.
I couldn't agree more :) Oh by the way, love the "little girl" ahahah... I take it as a compliment Charles.
DeleteCoucou ma belle ! Fatima a l'air très moderne et même si je ne suis pas une fervente catholique ça reste impressionnant <3
ReplyDeleteEn réponse à ta question, nous rentrons de deux semaines de vacances avec nos enfants. Bisous Chantal :D
Pareil pour moi :) Merci pour ta loyauté et tes chouettes commentaires :) Bonne rentrée :) Bises
DeleteWhat a super pilgrimage - the mass must have been very moving!
ReplyDeleteIt was moving...Thanks and have a lovely day:)
DeleteReligious structures around the world are beautiful - I agree with you - it doesn't matter what your beliefs are, it's hard to argue that places of worship are not tremendous pieces of work and beauty.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for your comment, Monica :)
DeleteSublimes ces photos, cette ville doit être splendide :)
ReplyDeleteLa ville n'est pas jolie mais c'est un endroit extraordinaire :) Bises
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