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May 21, 2024 · Candomblé. A practitioner dressed as the orixá Oba at a temple in Brazil; the possession of adherents by orixá is central to Candomblé. Candomblé ( Portuguese pronunciation: [kɐ̃dõˈblɛ]) is an African diasporic religion that developed in Brazil during the 19th century.
May 25, 2024 · Candomblé group wearing traditional clothes at Bonfim Church in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Tracing the origins of Candomblé brings us to the heart of West Africa, where vibrant and complex spiritual traditions thrived among the Yoruba, Bantu, and Fon societies.
May 10, 2024 · More supplies from the Church of Jesus Christ have arrived in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, as chapels are being used as shelters. See an update here on the flooding. Deseret News
May 31, 2024 · The town of Monte Sião in southern Minas Gerais state in Brazil can be considered a land of graces, since the first church dedicated to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is located there. Our Lady’s intercession is credited with ending a prolonged period of drought there in the 1930s.
4 days ago · Exceptions to the lack of antiquity in the midst of 20th- and 21st-century construction are the church and convent of Luz (1579), now housing the Museum of Sacred Art; the Carmo Church (1632); and the São Francisco Church (1676, rebuilt in 1791).
May 10, 2024 · The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has assembled staff and resources to assist those affected by the floods in Brazil’s southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, according to the Brazil Area Presidency.
May 25, 2024 · In this blog post, we will embark on a journey to explore feijoada, Brazil’s national dish, in all its glory. If you’re a fan of Brazilian food, feijoada is a culinary masterpiece you don’t want to miss. Where Did Feijoada Come From? The story of feijoada dates back a few centuries, offering a glimpse into Brazil’s diverse past.
