What is nossa senhora das dores?

Nossa Senhora das Dores (Our Lady of Sorrows) is a Catholic devotion that honors the emotional and physical sufferings of Mary, the mother of Jesus, during her life. This devotion is based on the seven sorrows or seven dolors that Mary experienced throughout her life:

1. The prophecy of Simeon at the presentation of Jesus in the Temple
2. The flight into Egypt
3. The loss of Jesus in the Temple
4. Mary meets Jesus on the way to Calvary
5. The crucifixion and death of Jesus
6. The taking down of the body of Jesus from the cross
7. The burial of Jesus

Nossa Senhora das Dores is a popular devotion in many countries, especially in Brazil, Portugal, and Spain. The devotion is also associated with the Stations of the Cross and the Rosary, and is often depicted in religious art and sculptures. The feast day of Nossa Senhora das Dores is celebrated on September 15.