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Angel of Portugal

Guardian Angel of Portugal
Stone statue of the Angel of Portugal at Museu Nacional Machado de Castro, in Coimbra, Portugal
Venerated inPortugal, Catholic Church
Major shrineSanctuary of Fátima
FeastJune 10
AttributesArchangel carrying the Portuguese Shield
PatronagePortugal

The Angel of Portugal (Portuguese: Anjo de Portugal), also referred to as the Guardian Angel of Portugal (Anjo da Guarda de Portugal), the Holy Guardian Angel of Portugal (Santo Anjo da Guarda de Portugal), the Custodian Angel (Anjo Custódio) or the Angel of Peace (Anjo da Paz) is celebrated as the Guardian angel of Portugal. It is the only "national angel" recognised as such. Portugal celebrates the Feast of the Angel of Portugal on 10 June.[1]

  1. ^ Dos Santos, Antonio. "The Angel of Portugal celebrated on June 10", O Clarim, Semanario Catolico de Macau, June 6, 2021

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