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Balasar Eucharistic Sanctuary dedication
Overview
The Archdiocese of Braga and the Alexandrina de Balasar Foundation inaugurated the new Balasar Eucharistic Sanctuary in Póvoa de Varzim. Designed by the Florence-based Centro Ave Arte, the 14-million-euro complex features a symbolic biblical ‘tent’ shape using bronze and limestone from the Fátima region, with a seating capacity for approximately 1,800 people.
The ceremonies included the translation of the remains of Blessed Alexandrina Maria da Costa (1904–1955) on October 10, followed by the formal dedication of the church and altar on October 11. The dedication was presided over by the Apostolic Nuncio in Portugal, Andrés Carrascosa Coso, who urged the faithful to serve as points of reference to ‘illuminate’ a disoriented modern society.
The sanctuary honors the legacy of Alexandrina Maria da Costa, a Portuguese mystic who became bedridden for 30 years following a fall in 1918. She was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2004 and was noted for her profound Eucharistic spirituality; biographical accounts state that during the final 13 years of her life, she reportedly sustained herself solely through daily Holy Communion.
Entities
Archdiocese of Braga · Póvoa de Varzim · Alexandrina Maria da Costa · Balazar · Andrés Carrascosa Coso
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Blessed Alexandrina Maria da Costa was born on March 30, 1904, in Balasar, Portugal.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alexandrina Maria da Costa died on October 13, 1955.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alexandrina Maria da Costa lived exclusively on the Eucharist for the last 13 years of her life.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alexandrina became paralyzed after jumping from a four-meter window to escape sexual assault in 1918.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Apostolic Nuncio in Portugal called on believers to illuminate a disoriented society.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A new Eucharistic Sanctuary was dedicated in Balasar, Portugal.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Alexandrina Maria da Costa was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2004.
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[CULTURE] 4 sourcesBalasar dedicates new Eucharistic Sanctuary honoring Blessed Alexandrina Maria da Costa
The Apostolic Nuncio in Portugal dedicated a new Eucharistic Sanctuary in Balasar, honoring the legacy of Blessed Alexandrina Maria da Costa, a mystic known for her lifelong devotion and suffering.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesBalazar inaugurates new Eucharistic Sanctuary for Blessed Alexandrina
A new 14-million-euro Eucharistic Sanctuary shaped like a biblical tent is being inaugurated in Balazar, Portugal, dedicated to the Blessed Alexandrina Maria da Costa.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesBalasar Eucharistic Sanctuary to hold dedication ceremonies in October
The Archdiocese of Braga and the Alexandrina de Balasar Foundation will hold dedication ceremonies for the new Balasar Eucharistic Sanctuary in October, including the transfer of Blessed Alexandrina's remains.
Sources
agencia.ecclesia.pt · bragatv.pt · chrystus.co.pl · cidadehoje.sapo.pt · fatimamissionaria.pt · salezjanie.waw.pl · senhoradasgracas.org.br · vida-crista.pt
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