December 18th day of Our Lady of Ó
December 18th day of Our Lady of Ó. This religious festival celebrates the Virgin Mary under the title of Nossa Senhora do Ó, which symbolizes the expectation and wait for the birth of Jesus Christ. The origin of devotion to Nossa Senhora do Ó dates back to the 13th century and is linked to the season of Advent, which is a period of preparation for Christmas. The name "Ó" refers to the "Ó" of the Prayer tradition of Ó, a series of antiphons that have been used in various liturgies and that express expectation and joy at the coming of the Savior. The title "Our Lady of Ó" highlights the expectation of the Virgin Mary during Jesus' pregnancy, being an invitation to meditate on the mystery of the Incarnation. This devotion is especially popular in Portugal and some regions of Brazil, where masses, novenas and other religious celebrations are held in honor of Nossa Senhora do Ó.
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