Valinhos Sanctuary
Portugal
In this place, it is possible to visit the Loca do Cabeço (Loca do Anjo), the Via Sacra and the Chapel of Santo Estevão.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Valinhos Sanctuary, a serene stretch of olive and oak groves located between the village of Aljustrel and the Cova da Iria. As a scholar of these events, I find Valinhos to be one of the most intellectually and…
Listen in the app2The Via Sacra: Walking with the Shepherds
The path you are walking, known as the Via Sacra or the Stations of the Cross, is a central feature of the Valinhos Sanctuary. It consists of 14 stations that follow the Passion of Christ, culminating at the Hungarian Calvary. …
Listen in the app3Loca do Anjo: The First Angelic Visitation
We have reached the 'Loca do Anjo,' or the Place of the Angel. This rocky outcrop is where the children experienced the first of three Angelic apparitions in the spring of 1916. …
Listen in the app4The August Apparition: A Divine Surprise
This monument marks the site of the fourth Marian apparition, which took place on August 19, 1917. This was the only apparition that did not occur on the 13th of the month at the Cova da Iria. …
Listen in the app5The Hungarian Calvary and Chapel
Dominating the end of the Via Sacra is the Hungarian Calvary, also known as the Calvário Húngaro. This grand monument and the accompanying chapel were offered by the Catholics of Hungary who had fled their country during the Cold…
Listen in the app6The Stations of the Portuguese Way
As we head back, I want to point out the specific 'Way Stations' that were mentioned in early pilgrim accounts. These stations, particularly 'Station Three' and 'Station Serena,' were the focal points for early devotees who…
Listen in the app7Flora and Fauna: The Shepherd's Environment
To truly understand the life of the three shepherds, we must look at the biology of Valinhos. The 'best departures' or pastures mentioned in tour records were characterized by a mix of aromatic herbs—lavender, rosemary, and…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our walk through the Valinhos Sanctuary, let us reflect on the 'silence between the secrets.' While the Cova da Iria is the site of the public miracles and the Great Secret, Valinhos is where the internal work of…
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What is Valinhos Sanctuary?
Valinhos Sanctuary is a place in Portugal with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 39.6195, -8.6702 |
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