In one of the entrances of the city of Santiago de Compostela is the
Church of Nosa Señora da Fátima de Castiñeiriño.
. This impressive building welcomes many of the pilgrims who come to the capital during their journey along the Camino de Santiago.
Our Lady of Fatima is a Marian devotion venerated in Catholicism. It refers to the apparitions of the Virgin Mary that took place in Fatima, a small town in Portugal, during the year 1917.
According to tradition, Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children, to whom she revealed the “Three Secrets of Fatima”. These referred to future events and were transmitted at different times during the apparitions.
His main message was the importance of prayer, especially the recitation of the Holy Rosary, and devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. He also urged the faithful to make sacrifices for the conversion of sinners and to pray for peace.
The apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima attracted thousands of people and her message spread rapidly. The site where they occurred became an important Marian pilgrimage destination and devotion to the Virgin spread throughout the world.
The Church of Nosa Señora da Fátima de Castiñeiriño is a beautiful example of religious architecture located in Galicia, a region known for its magnificent buildings and rich Catholic tradition. This particular temple is located in a small village and has a classic and elegant design.
It has a rectangular floor plan and is complemented by a small attached building on the left side. Its architectural style is characterized by a classicist style, reflected in its balanced and harmonious design. The main façade is crowned by a triangle, known as a pediment, and has a single-span bell tower with a remarkable acroterium at the top.
It has a drawer and moldings and its door is linteled with a flat molding and an open arched window, which also has a molding. The devotion to Our Lady of Fatima is reflected in the details and images present in the church. The faithful come to pray, make petitions and thank the Virgin Mary for her love and protection.
Galicia’s churches are not only places of worship, but also cultural and tourist landmarks that attract visitors from all over the world for their architecture, serenity and the religious tradition of the region.
This temple holds masses from Tuesday to Friday at 7:00 pm, on Sundays and holidays at 10:00 am and on the eve of holidays at 7:00 pm.
