Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Benedict begins in Divinópolis

The Feast of the Reign of Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Benedict begins October 27 at Praça do Mercado in Divinópolis. The preparatory tríduo includes the recitation of the Rosary at 19h30 on October 27, 28, and 29, led by the equipe do terço dos homens.

Official festivities start Friday, October 30, with the levantamento das bandeiras at 19h30. On Saturday, October 31, the chegada das guardas occurs at 14h30, followed by the recolhimento das coroas near Vila Cruzeiro and Vila Concórdia. The coroação by the casal de reis congos takes place around 18h, followed by a procession.

The celebrations continue Sunday, November 1, with events at 9h30 and lunch at 12h30. The traditional Missa Conga will be celebrated by Frei Leonardo at 15h45 at the Catedral do Divino Espírito Santo.