50 Years of Construction of the Padre Cícero Monument

One of the most visited tourist spots in Brazil is Juazeiro do Norte (CE). In 1984, it marked the 50th anniversary of Padre Cícero’s death, and now it’s time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his monument, the Statue of Padre Cícero, which was inaugurated in 1969. The visionary behind this monumental work that brought the name of Juazeiro do Norte and Padre Cícero to Brazil and the world was then-mayor José Mauro Castelo Branco Sampaio. It was once considered the 3rd largest monument in the world, measuring 27 meters in height and weighing over 500 tons.Every year, the city welcomes thousands of visitors from all over the country and even abroad, to ask for or thank for a grace, make a promise, or simply to learn more about the story of a simple priest dedicated to his people. Padre Cícero Romão Batista was born on March 24, 1844, and passed away on July 20, 1934, at the age of 90.Thanks to Padre Cícero, Juazeiro do Norte has become a blessed land. The faith and devotion of the pilgrims to Padre Cícero grow each year, and the proof of this is that pilgrims have not been lacking in the streets of the city throughout the year.Source: www.portaltvcariri.com.br