Paraná Vice-Governor receives pilgrim image of Our Lady of Rocio

Paraná Vice-Governor Darci Piana received the pilgrim image of Our Lady of Rocio, the patron saint of Paraná, at the Palácio Iguaçu in Curitiba. The visit included a mass held in the palace chapel and a special blessing dedicated to the state and its population.

The event is part of the preparations for the 213rd State Festival of Our Lady of Rocio, which will be held in Paranaguá. The festival is considered one of the largest religious manifestations in southern Brazil, with expectations to gather more than 500,000 people for religious celebrations, processions, and cultural attractions.