Mosteiro da Transfiguração, Benedictine monastery in Santa Rosa, Brazil
The Mosteiro da Transfiguração stands at Rua Júlio Gaviraghi 1430 in the Cruzeiro neighbourhood of Santa Rosa. Its church, consecrated to Our Lady of Guadalupe, has a simple style; on its left side hangs a panel reproducing the original image venerated in Mexico, and a painting at the back of the building recounts the story of the Virgin's apparition. The monastery also runs Casa Betânia, a guest house with 38 rooms.
The monastery was established in 1996 within Santo Amaro diocese and relocated to Santo Ângelo diocese in 1999 under the guidance of Bishop Estanislau Amadeu Kreutz. This move reflected broader ecclesiastical reorganization in the region.
The monastery's church is dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe, and a panel on its left side reproduces the original image kept in Mexico, while a painting at the back of the building recounts the story of the Virgin's apparition. The monks gather eight times a day to pray and praise God.
Visitors can attend prayer sessions held throughout the day by checking in advance about the schedule and any visiting guidelines. The guest house Casa Betânia provides simple accommodation for those wishing to stay longer and experience the monastic rhythm directly.
A large-scale depiction of Our Lady of Guadalupe, created as a replica of the original Mexican sacred image, hangs prominently within the church. This reference connects the monastery to a devotional tradition that extends across the Americas.
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