Our Lady of Aparecida
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Our Lady of Aparecida, is a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary associated with the Immaculate Conception.
Her image, a clay statue, is widely venerated by Brazilian Catholics, who consider her as the principal patroness of Brazil. Wikipedia
Locations: Guaratinguetá (since 1737) and Basílica de Nuestra Señora Aparecida
Medium: Terracotta
Controversy: (1978) Theft and vandalism by Protestant intruder; (1995); Public insults and televised vandalism by a UCKG minister
Feast: October 12
Major shrine: Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida, Brazil