A devoção a São Sebastião na cidade de Ipaumirim-CE.

Abstract

The purpose of this work is to analyze the devotion to Saint Sebastian in the city of Ipaumirim, Ceará, from a brief characterization of the socio­historical context in which the manifestations of devotion developed. The study developed from a broad theoretical reference, covering the origin of the Catholic religion in Brazil, as well as popular expressions of religiosity and the dynamics of the emergence of communities since colonization, especially in the northeast region, in the states of Paraíba and Ceará . The impact of religion on the formation of clusters, which later became major cities and even important centers of pilgrimage, is an important form of Catholic manifestation of the Christian faith, which motivates thousands of people to travel annually to the places of devotion. Throughout the work, we seek to outline the emergence and development of the city of Ipaumirim, as well as the importance of the Catholic Religion in this process, from the Church and Parish of Our Lady of Conception, around which the city was built. The main milestones that characterized the beginning of devotion and Saint Sebastian, the development and the current repercussion of the pilgrimage are presented. Finally, it is possible to conclude that the Feast of Saint Sebastian represents one of the most important examples of Christian faith in the municipality and region, with religion representing yes, a fundamental part of life and daily practices of people, which express their beliefs and their faith to places of religious worship through pilgrimages and pilgrimages.