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World’s largest Marian procession taking place in Brazil

CWN - October 07, 2011

On October 9, a procession in honor of Our Lady of Nazareth will take place in Belém, a city in northeastern Brazil. Two million people are expected to take part in the two-mile procession, making it the world’s largest Marian procession.

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  • Posted by: mercnet3759 - Oct. 14, 2011 11:19 AM ET USA

    Brilliant! Mary will lead us all to Peace in Jesus Christ!

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