A beautiful moment of faith recently moved the small town of Rosário do Ivaí, in the interior of Paraná, Brazil.
A few months ago, the town experienced a spiritual milestone: the statue of Our Lady of the Rosary, the local patron saint, was fully restored and returned to its place of honor in the city’s central square.
“Now restored and even more beautiful!” wrote videomaker Guilherme Martins, a resident who captured the moment and shared it on social media.
Watch the video below:
The video’s full text reads,
“Our Lady of the Rosary Day!
“Today, the heart of our city was filled with faith and joy with the reinstallation of the Saint, now restored and even more beautiful! 🌹 The square is simply beautiful, a true symbol of devotion and love! 🙏 May Our Lady of the Rosary continue to bless each of us.”
The video, published on this year’s Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7), generated 1.7 million views and nearly 16,000 comments.
Here’s what some users said:
“Absolutely beautiful,” one user wrote.
“Hail Mary!” another person said.
“Hallelujah,” someone else added.
“Glory be to God Almighty,” another person wrote.
Although the event lasted only a few minutes, it deeply touched the hearts of the faithful. It felt as if the Blessed Mother was returning not only to the center of the city, but also to the center of the people’s lives.
“The square turned out simply beautiful—a true symbol of devotion and love!” Guilherme added.
Along with the restoration of the statue, the town also celebrated the reopening of Padre Estanislau Boriziask Square, a beloved public space that has been revitalized.
The square is named after a priest who dedicated many years of service to the community and remains a powerful symbol of Rosário do Ivaí’s rich faith heritage.
Home to approximately 5,000 residents, Rosário do Ivaí offered a powerful witness that Marian devotion is still alive and flourishing.
The renewed beauty of the statue was more than an aesthetic improvement—it was a gift for both the eyes and the soul. 🌹🙏