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Prayer to Our Lady of Aparecida

Our Lady of the Conception Aparecida is the patroness of Brazil. Her image was found by fishermen in the Paraíba River in 1717. This prayer is a supplication to the Virgin Mary under this title, asking for her intercession and protection in all life's necessities and at the hour of death.

Also known as: O incomparable Lady of the Conception Aparecida

O incomparable Lady of the Conception Aparecida, Mother of God, Queen of Angels, Advocate of sinners, Refuge and Consolation of the afflicted and troubled, Most Holy Virgin, full of power and goodness, cast upon us a favorable gaze, so that we may be succored in all the necessities and afflictions of this life, as well as at the hour of our death.
O sweetest Mother, do not permit us to be struck by the enemies of soul and body, but rather, defend us with your most powerful protection from all dangers and evils, so that, guided by you, we may reach the port of salvation and eternal life.
Amen.

When to pray

It is customarily prayed on October 12th, the feast day of Our Lady of Aparecida, and in times of affliction or need, seeking the protection of the Virgin Mary.

Origin

The Prayer to Our Lady of Aparecida is a popular devotional prayer dedicated to the Patroness of Brazil. Its origin is linked to the discovery of the statue of the Virgin Mary in the Paraíba do Sul River in 1717, which initiated the devotion. While the specific author is not documented, the prayer reflects the faith and supplication of the faithful, being widely recited in Brazilian sanctuaries and homes. It is part of popular Marian piety, not official liturgy.

In other languages

Oração a Nossa Senhora Aparecida (Português) · Oración a Nuestra Señora Aparecida (Español) · Preghiera a Nostra Signora di Aparecida (Italiano) · Modlitwa do Matki Bożej z Aparecidy (Polski) · Panalangin sa Mahal na Birhen ng Aparecida (Tagalog)

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