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Bom Jesus dos Navegantes Festival Celebrated in Aracaju

The traditional festivities for Bom Jesus dos Navegantes are taking place in Aracaju. The Paróquia Santo Antônio has released the schedule for the event.

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Quick Summary

  • 1On Thursday, January 1st, the traditional festivities for Bom Jesus dos Navegantes are taking place in Aracaju.
  • 2The schedule was released by the Paróquia Santo Antônio, located at Rua Cláudio Batista, nº 11, in the Colina do Santo Antônio area.
  • 3This location serves as the gathering point for the faithful.
  • 4The events are set to begin at 14:00 with the departure of the image of Bom Jesus dos Navegantes from the Paróquia Santo Antônio.

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Event Schedule and LocationProcession DetailsReligious ServicesConclusion

Quick Summary#

The traditional festivities for Bom Jesus dos Navegantes are taking place in Aracaju on Thursday, January 1st. The schedule was released by the Paróquia Santo Antônio, located at Rua Cláudio Batista, nº 11, in the Colina do Santo Antônio area. This location serves as the gathering point for the faithful.

Events are scheduled to begin at 14:00 with the departure of the image from the Paróquia Santo Antônio. The image will travel to the Ponte do Imperador in the center of Aracaju for a river procession on the waters of the Rio Sergipe. Following the river event, a land procession will take place along the traditional route. The festivities will conclude with a Holy Mass presided over by Dom Josafá Menezes da Silva, the metropolitan archbishop.

Event Schedule and Location#

The festivities for Bom Jesus dos Navegantes are being held in Aracaju. The Paróquia Santo Antônio has released the official program for the event. The church is located at Rua Cláudio Batista, nº 11, in the Colina do Santo Antônio neighborhood.

This location is designated as the concentration point for the faithful. The schedule outlines specific times for the various religious activities planned for the day. The event is a traditional celebration in the region.

Procession Details 🚶#

The day's events are scheduled to start at 14:00. At this time, the image of Bom Jesus dos Navegantes will depart from the Paróquia Santo Antônio. The destination is the Ponte do Imperador, located in the center of Aracaju.

Upon arrival at the bridge, a cortejo fluvial (river procession) will take place. This procession will move across the waters of the Rio Sergipe. After the river procession, a land procession will follow the traditional route.

Religious Services#

Following the land procession, a Santa Missa (Holy Mass) will be held. The mass is scheduled to take place after the completion of the procession route. It represents a central part of the religious festivities.

The mass will be presided over by Dom Josafá Menezes da Silva. He serves as the arcebispo metropolitano (metropolitan archbishop). His leadership underscores the significance of the event for the local Catholic community.

Conclusion#

The celebration of Bom Jesus dos Navegantes brings together the community of Aracaju for a day of tradition and faith. Organized by the Paróquia Santo Antônio, the event features a combination of river and land processions. The participation of Dom Josafá Menezes da Silva highlights the importance of the occasion.

Residents and visitors gathered at the Colina do Santo Antônio to participate in the events. The schedule provided a clear framework for the day's activities, ensuring a structured and meaningful celebration for all attendees.

Frequently Asked Questions

The festival takes place on Thursday, January 1st.

The procession starts at the Paróquia Santo Antônio, located at Rua Cláudio Batista, nº 11, in Colina do Santo Antônio.

The Holy Mass is presided over by Dom Josafá Menezes da Silva, the metropolitan archbishop.

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