Events
Lady of Aparecida Day (Brazil)
Our Lady of Aparecida Day honors Nossa Senhora Aparecida, the patron saint of Brazil. The day commemorates the 1717 discovery of a small clay statue of the Virgin Mary by fishermen in the Paraíba River, which became a symbol of hope and faith. Over centuries, devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida grew into one of Brazil’s most cherished traditions. Millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of Aparecida, one of the largest churches in the world, to pay tribute.
Republic Day (Italy)
Republic Day is a national holiday in Italy marking the 1946 referendum when Italians voted to abolish the monarchy and establish a republic. It was also the first election in which Italian women voted. The day is commemorated with a military parade in Rome, a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and an aerial show, symbolizing Italy’s rebirth as a free and democratic nation.