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Balasar dedicates new Eucharistic Sanctuary honoring Blessed Alexandrina Maria da Costa
The Apostolic Nuncio to Portugal, Dom Andrés Carrascosa Coso, presided over the dedication of the new Eucharistic Sanctuary in Balasar. During the ceremony, the Nuncio urged the faithful to serve as points of reference to “illuminate” a disoriented modern society.
The sanctuary honors the spiritual legacy of Blessed Alexandrina Maria da Costa (1904–1955), a Portuguese mystic from Balasar. Known for her profound devotion, Alexandrina became paralyzed for 30 years following a fall from a window in 1918, an act intended to protect her chastity from attackers.
Biographical accounts note that during the final 13 years of her life, Alexandrina reportedly ceased consuming food and drink, sustaining herself solely through daily Holy Communion. She was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2004.
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Alexandrina Maria da Costa · Andrés Carrascosa Coso · Archdiocese of Braga · Balasar · Pope John Paul II
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] A new Eucharistic Sanctuary was dedicated in Balasar, Portugal. agencia.ecclesia.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alexandrina Maria da Costa died on October 13, 1955. salezjanie.waw.pl · agencia.ecclesia.pt
- [● 3 SOURCES] Blessed Alexandrina Maria da Costa was born on March 30, 1904, in Balasar, Portugal. salezjanie.waw.pl · agencia.ecclesia.pt · senhoradasgracas.org.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alexandrina Maria da Costa lived exclusively on the Eucharist for the last 13 years of her life. salezjanie.waw.pl · agencia.ecclesia.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Alexandrina Maria da Costa was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2004. agencia.ecclesia.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alexandrina became paralyzed after jumping from a four-meter window to escape sexual assault in 1918. salezjanie.waw.pl · senhoradasgracas.org.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Apostolic Nuncio in Portugal called on believers to illuminate a disoriented society. agencia.ecclesia.pt