Memórias da festa do Menino Jesus de Praga no Bairro Bom Sossego em Delmiro Gouveia - AL

Abstract

This work aims to present the memories of the festivities alluding to the Infant Jesus of Prague, between the years 2000 and 2018, in the Bom Sossego neighborhood, Delmiro Gouveia, Alagoas. The Feast of the Infant Jesus of Prague takes place every year in the last week of August and lasts five nights. According to the memoirs, the party has been held for more than thirty years by various movements and pastorals that make up the Parish of Nossa Senhora do Rosário, among them, the Pastoral da Criança. The origin of popular devotion to the Infant Jesus of Prague dates back to 1628, in the city of Prague, the current capital of the Czech Republic. The party was started by the Convent of the Discalced Carmelites in Prague. In Delmiro Gouveia, during the party the faithful pay their promises and are grateful for the miracles that have occurred. The sources used in this work are publications, leaflets and oral reports from participants.