To celebrate the 94 years of the Sanctuary of Christ the Redeemer, Children’s Day, and Our Lady of Aparecida, patroness of Brazil, a thanksgiving mass was held this Sunday (12) at 8 a.m. atop Corcovado Hill, celebrated by the rector of the Sanctuary, Father Omar Raposo.
The Catholic celebration was attended by comedian Renato Aragão, presented as one of the new Ambassadors of Christ the Redeemer for Culture and Tourism, through a municipal law of July 14, 2025, which established Christ the Redeemer Day in the official calendar of the city of Rio de Janeiro.
Renato Aragão was called to the altar, where he placed the crown on the head of Our Lady of Aparecida, patroness of Brazil.
Despite the overcast sky, with fog covering the Christ statue, hundreds of the faithful attended the celebration. During the homily, Father Omar asked Our Lady to pray for forgotten children in vulnerable situations and excluded from school and other rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
The program began with the launch of the social campaign Clássico é Brincar, promoted by the Consórcio Cristo Sustentável and the Festival Clássicos do Brasil, which aims to collect 10,000 toys and children’s books for children in socially vulnerable situations by October 31.
During the day, a mass also began at 11 a.m., and the program includes celebrations at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. There will also be the Angelus Prayer at noon and 6 p.m. at the Sanctuary of Christ the Redeemer.
According to Alerta Rio, atmospheric conditions this Sunday in the city of Rio de Janeiro will be influenced by heat and areas of instability at mid/high atmospheric levels. Thus, the sky will vary between partly cloudy and cloudy, with a forecast of isolated rain showers from late afternoon. Winds will be light to moderate and temperatures will rise, with a high of 33°C.
On Monday (13), the Christ the Redeemer monument will feature special blue lighting at 7 p.m. to celebrate the Twinning between the Archdiocesan Sanctuary of Christ the Redeemer and the Santa Dulce dos Pobres Sanctuary in Bahia. The sanctuaries will connect through partnerships in Faith, Tourism, Culture, Sustainable Development, and Social areas. The twinning aims to share experiences.
Source: Agência Brasil