45th Círio of Our Lady of Nazaré gathers faithful in Marabá with devotion and faith
The procession mobilized a crowd of faithful over a distance of 7.5 kilometers, with prayers and songs in expressions of praise and gratitude
This Sunday morning (19) was marked by strong devotion during the 45th Círio of Our Lady of Nazaré, in Marabá, a municipality in the southeastern state. With the theme "Mary, a sign of hope," the pilgrimage gathered a crowd of faithful over a distance of 7.5 kilometers, filled with prayers, songs, and expressions of gratitude.
The program began at 6 a.m. with the traditional outdoor mass, which officially opens the Círio, at Praça Duque de Caxias, in front of the Cathedral of Perpetual Help, in Marabá Pioneira. Then, around 7:10 a.m., the procession continued to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré, in Folha 16.
The walk, which lasted less than four hours, was accompanied by devotees who expressed their faith in different ways: many fulfilled promises, others walked barefoot, held the rope, sang hymns, and prayed, in deep gestures of gratitude and devotion.
Considered the second largest in the state, behind only the Círio of Nazaré in Belém, the event reaffirms the devotion and love of the people of Marabá for Our Lady of Nazaré, a symbol of faith, hope, and family unity.
Among the participants was the regional government secretary of the South and Southeast of Pará, João Chamon Neto, who accompanied the pilgrimage alongside the faithful. "Participating in the Círio of Marabá is always an experience that touches the heart," he said.
"We renew our faith, hopes, and gratitude for so many blessings. Seeing the city united around Our Lady is a reason for great joy. The State Government is proud to support this celebration that is part of our people's identity," declared the secretary.
Safety
Captain Frank Ney Antunes Pinto, deputy commander of the 5th Military Fire Brigade (GBM), reported that during the Procession of Our Lady of Nazaré, 11 incidents involving the elderly, teenagers, and children were recorded.
Among the cases, there were episodes of sudden illness, lost children — later returned to their guardians —, first-degree burns, and cases of low blood pressure.
According to the Captain, no incidents of fire in vegetation or structures were reported during the event.
The operation involved 38 military firefighters and support from various vehicles.
The estimated number of people, according to the 5th Military Fire Brigade, was 280,000 faithful following the procession.
The security work of the Círio of Marabá was carried out in partnership with several institutions and agencies, including the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU), Civil Firefighters (BC), Coordination of Security of the Círio of Marabá, Municipal Civil Defense, Brazilian Army, among others, who worked together with the Military Fire Brigade of Pará (CBMPA).
Lieutenant Colonel Ibsen Lima, commander of the operation during the Círio of Our Lady of Nazaré, reported that 112 military police officers were involved in the security of the event. The force was composed of agents from the 4th Military Police Battalion (BPM), the Eagle Group of CPR II, and the Special Missions Battalion (BME).
The structure included support from 8 vehicles and 12 motorcycles, ensuring the monitoring of the procession from the outdoor mass to the conclusion at the Sanctuary Church, in Folha 16, after the dispersal of the faithful.
According to the lieutenant colonel, the service proceeded normally, with only one incident reported, related to a traffic accident. The State Government, in addition to ensuring the safety of the pilgrims through the actions of police forces and the Fire Brigade, stands out as one of the main supporters of the Círio of Our Lady of Nazaré. This commitment reinforces the recognition of the cultural and religious importance of the event for the population and reaffirms the government's effort to value local traditions.
Text by Fernanda Teixeira
