Arquivo Eclesiástico da Arquidiocese de Mariana

The Arquivo Eclesiástico da Arquidiocese de Mariana is an archive holding church records, administrative papers, and sacramental registers from the Archdiocese of Mariana. The collection documents roughly four centuries of religious and social history in the region.

The archdiocese was founded in the 18th century and its collection grew from that time with valuable documents. The archive itself was formally established as a separate institution in 1965.

The collection shows the life stories of baptisms, marriages, and deaths that reflect religious traditions and social bonds in Minas Gerais. These personal records give a window into how the church was woven into daily life.

Visitors should arrange an appointment in advance and bring personal identification including their CPF number. The collection is accessed on request for specific documents or topics rather than as open browsing.

The building survived a fire because Monsignor José de Sousa Telles Guimarães protected and rescued the irreplaceable documents. This shows how some individuals took personal action to ensure these important records would endure.

Location: Mariana, Minas Gerais

Inception: May 30, 1965

GPS coordinates: -20.37722,-43.41750

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:11