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Our Lady of Sorrows Church
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36°06′41″N 5°20′54″W / 36.111322°N 5.348314°W / 36.111322; -5.348314
Location 32, Catalan Bay
Country Gibraltar
Denomination Roman Catholic

Our Lady of Sorrows Church is a Catholic church located in Gibraltar. It stands in the heart of the old fishing village called Catalan Bay, also known as La Caleta. This church has a beautiful view overlooking the sea.

About Our Lady of Sorrows Church

This church is an important part of the community in Catalan Bay. It is a place where people go to worship and gather. The church is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows, a title for Mary, the mother of Jesus.

The Annual Sea Blessing Festival

Each year in September, a special event takes place. The statue of Our Lady of Sorrows from the church is carried in a procession. This procession goes all the way to the beach at Catalan Bay.

During this festival, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Gibraltar performs a blessing of the sea. This is a very old and important tradition for the village. It is a way for the community to celebrate their faith and their connection to the sea. The festival brings many people together.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores (Gibraltar) para niños

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