Foi erguida em 1669, em Setúbal, Portugal, uma Ermida, que primeiramente era conhecida como “Anjo da Guarda”, mas que depois passou a ser chamada de “Igreja do Senhor do Bonfim”. A devoção ao Senhor do Bonfim ganha forças quando Dom João V, diante da imagem do Senhor do Bonfim, fez promessas pelo restabelecimento da saúde de seu pai, o rei Dom Pedro II.
Theodózio Rodrigues de Faria, capitão-de-mar-e-guerra da marinha portuguesa, fervoroso devoto do Senhor do Bonfim, havia feito uma promessa durante uma tempestade de que, se sobrevivesse, traria para o Brasil as imagens do Senhor Jesus do Bonfim e de Nossa Senhora da Guia. Assim, em 18 de Abril de 1745, uma réplica foi trazida da sua terra natal, Setúbal, em Portugal, iniciando a construção da Igreja do Senhor do Bonfim. Mas não foi somente a igreja que foi construída: neste momento começou, também, o culto ao Senhor do Bonfim e a Nossa Senhora da Guia, com a criação da “Devoção do Senhor Bom Jesus do Bomfim”, Irmandade de leigos reconhecida pelo então arcebispo Dom José Botelho de Matos, presente na fundação da mesma. A capela teve suas obras iniciadas em 1746, e no dia 24 de junho de 1754, após a conclusão das obras internas, foi trazida da Capela da Penha para a Colina do Bonfim a sagrada imagem, em procissão, onde o VI vice-rei esteve presente, junto da população, na celebração de missa solene.
Em 1772 as obras da capela foram concluídas. Em 1773 a festa litúrgica do Bonfim passa a ser celebrada no segundo Domingo da Epifania (2º domingo de janeiro), com autorização do arcebispo Dom Sebastião Monteiro de Vide. Também neste ano teve iniciou-se a tradição da lavagem da Igreja, quando os integrantes da "Irmandade dos Devotos Leigos" obrigaram os escravos a lavarem a Igreja como parte dos preparativos para a festa do Senhor do Bonfim, no segundo domingo de janeiro, depois do Dia de Reis. Com o tempo, foi proibida a lavagem na parte interna do templo e o ritual foi transferido para as escadarias e o adro, iniciando-se com o cortejo de baianas que caminham desde a Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Praia até o alto do Bonfim, carregando água de cheiro, num percurso de oito quilômetros de festa.
A festa de Nossa Senhora da Guia começou a ser celebrada na segunda-feira após o encerramento da festa do Senhor do Bonfim em 1792. Foi em 1809 que as famosas fitinhas do Senhor do Bonfim foram introduzidas. Na época chamadas de “medidas”, porque tinham exatamente 47 centímetros, que é a medida do braço direito da estátua do Senhor do Bonfim. A iluminação com lâmpadas de gás carbônico veio em 1862, em substituição da antiga iluminação feita por lampiões. A Capela foi elevada a “Basílica Menor” em 1927 pelo Papa Pio XI e em 1954 iniciam-se as missas vespertinas e em 1975 é criado o Museu dos ex-votos, onde todos os devotos podem deixar os objetos trazidos, símbolos de sua fé. No dia 20 de outubro de 1991 o Papa João Paulo II visita a Basílica e reza aos pés do Senhor do Bonfim, presenteando a Devoção com um cálice de prata dourada. A Igreja tem a arquitetura em estilo neoclássico e a fachada em rococó, seguindo o modelo das igrejas portuguesas dos séculos XVIII e XIX, com belos afrescos e azulejaria. O Senhor do Bonfim é um ícone da fé baiana, atraindo muitos devotos, turistas e peregrinos. Venha conhecer o nosso Santuário e fazer parte desta história!
Fonte: www.santuariosenhordobonfim.com/
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It was erected in 1669, in Setúbal, Portugal, a chapel, which was first known as “Anjo da Guarda” (Guardian Angel), but that was later called “Igreja do Senhor do Bonfim” (Senhor do Bonfim Church). Devotion to the Lord of Bonfim gained strength when Dom João V, before the image of the Lord of Bonfim, made a promise in order to restore his father's, King Dom Pedro II, health.
Theodózio Rodrigues de Faria, sea captain of the Portuguese navy, fervent devotee of Senhor do Bonfim, had made a promise during a storm that if he survived, he would bring to Brazil the images of Senhor Jesus do Bonfim and of Nossa Senhora da Guia. Thus, on April 18, 1745, a replica was brought from his homeland, Setubal, in Portugal, beginning the construction of the Church of Senhor do Bonfim. But it was not only the church that was built: at this time the worship of Senhor do Bonfim and Nossa Senhora da Guia began, with the creation of the “Devoção do Senhor Bom Jesus do Bomfim”, a brotherhood recognized by the then archbishop, Dom José Botelho de Matos, present at the foundation. The chapel had its works started in 1746, and on June 24, 1754, after the completion of the internal works, the sacred image was brought from the Capela da Penha (Penha Chapel) to the Colina do Bonfim (Bonfim Hill), in a procession, where the VI Viceroy was present at the celebration of the solemn mass.
In 1772 the chapel works were completed. In 1773 the liturgical festival of Bonfim is celebrated on the second Sunday of the Epiphany (2nd Sunday of January), with the permission of the Archbishop Dom Sebastião Monteiro de Vide. Also in this year, the tradition of the washing of the Church began, when members of the "Irmandade dos Devotos Leigos" (Devotee brotherhood) forced slaves to wash the church as part of the preparations for the feast of the Lord of Bonfim on the second Sunday of January, twelfth night. Over time, it was forbidden to wash inside the temple and the ritual was transferred to the staircases and the churchyard, starting with the procession of baianas that walk from the Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Praia to the top of Bonfim Hill, carrying scented water on a 8 km party.
The feast of Nossa Senhora da Guia began to be celebrated on the Monday after the end of the feast of Senhor do Bonfim in 1792. In 1809, the famous ribbons of Senhor do Bonfim were introduced. At the time called “measurements”, because they were exactly 47 centimeters long, which is the measurement of the right arm of the statue of Lord of Bonfim. Lighting with carbon dioxide lamps came in 1862, replacing the old lanterns. The Chapel was elevated to “Lesser Basilica” in 1927 by Pope Pius XI and in 1954 the evening Masses begin, and in 1975 the Museum of Ex Vows is created, where all devotees can leave the objects brought, symbols of their faith. On October 20, 1991 Pope John Paul II visits the Basilica and prays at the feet of the Lord of Bonfim, presenting a golden silver chalice. The church has neoclassical architecture and rococo façade, following the model of Portuguese churches of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, with beautiful frescoes and tiles. Senhor do Bonfim is an icon of the Bahian faith, attracting many devotees, tourists and pilgrims. Come visit our Sanctuary and be part of this story!
Fonte: www.santuariosenhordobonfim.com/
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Theodózio Rodrigues de Faria, sea captain of the Portuguese navy, fervent devotee of Senhor do Bonfim, had made a promise during a storm that if he survived, he would bring to Brazil the images of Senhor Jesus do Bonfim and of Nossa Senhora da Guia. Thus, on April 18, 1745, a replica was brought from his homeland, Setubal, in Portugal, beginning the construction of the Church of Senhor do Bonfim. But it was not only the church that was built: at this time the worship of Senhor do Bonfim and Nossa Senhora da Guia began, with the creation of the “Devoção do Senhor Bom Jesus do Bomfim”, a brotherhood recognized by the then archbishop, Dom José Botelho de Matos, present at the foundation. The chapel had its works started in 1746, and on June 24, 1754, after the completion of the internal works, the sacred image was brought from the Capela da Penha (Penha Chapel) to the Colina do Bonfim (Bonfim Hill), in a procession, where the VI Viceroy was present at the celebration of the solemn mass.
In 1772 the chapel works were completed. In 1773 the liturgical festival of Bonfim is celebrated on the second Sunday of the Epiphany (2nd Sunday of January), with the permission of the Archbishop Dom Sebastião Monteiro de Vide. Also in this year, the tradition of the washing of the Church began, when members of the "Irmandade dos Devotos Leigos" (Devotee brotherhood) forced slaves to wash the church as part of the preparations for the feast of the Lord of Bonfim on the second Sunday of January, twelfth night. Over time, it was forbidden to wash inside the temple and the ritual was transferred to the staircases and the churchyard, starting with the procession of baianas that walk from the Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Praia to the top of Bonfim Hill, carrying scented water on a 8 km party.
The feast of Nossa Senhora da Guia began to be celebrated on the Monday after the end of the feast of Senhor do Bonfim in 1792. In 1809, the famous ribbons of Senhor do Bonfim were introduced. At the time called “measurements”, because they were exactly 47 centimeters long, which is the measurement of the right arm of the statue of Lord of Bonfim. Lighting with carbon dioxide lamps came in 1862, replacing the old lanterns. The Chapel was elevated to “Lesser Basilica” in 1927 by Pope Pius XI and in 1954 the evening Masses begin, and in 1975 the Museum of Ex Vows is created, where all devotees can leave the objects brought, symbols of their faith. On October 20, 1991 Pope John Paul II visits the Basilica and prays at the feet of the Lord of Bonfim, presenting a golden silver chalice. The church has neoclassical architecture and rococo façade, following the model of Portuguese churches of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, with beautiful frescoes and tiles. Senhor do Bonfim is an icon of the Bahian faith, attracting many devotees, tourists and pilgrims. Come visit our Sanctuary and be part of this story!
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