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Costanera: Archbishopric Continues Installation of Our Lady of the Assumption Monument
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Costanera: Archbishopric Continues Installation of Our Lady of the Assumption Monument

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A monument to Our Lady of the Assumption is being installed on the Costanera Norte in Asunción, Paraguay.
  • The inauguration and blessing ceremony is scheduled for Friday, August 14, coinciding with the feast day of Our Lady of the Assumption.
  • The bronze sculpture, created by artist Ingrid Seall, is intended as a tribute to the patron saint of Paraguay.

Asunción's Costanera Norte is set to welcome a new monument honoring Our Lady of the Assumption, the patron saint of Paraguay. The Archbishopric of Asunción shared images of the installation process, confirming that the inauguration is planned for Friday, August 14, at 6:00 p.m.

The monument, located near the Government Palace, is crafted from bronze by artist Ingrid Seall. Seall described the work as more than just creating an icon, but an image recognized by most Paraguayans. She expressed her commitment as an artist to propose something innovative while acknowledging the expectations of the faithful.

It is not only about creating or recreating an icon, it is an image recognized by most Paraguayans (...) There is the expectation of the faithful and the commitment as an artist to propose something innovative.

— Ingrid SeallThe sculptor Ingrid Seall spoke about the significance of the monument she created.

The installation and blessing ceremony will take place on the feast day of Our Lady of the Assumption, a significant date for religious devotion in the country. The Archbishopric has encouraged prayers to accompany this "significant moment of faith and Marian devotion."

Let us continue accompanying with our prayer this significant moment of faith and Marian devotion.

— Archbishopric of AsunciónThe Archbishopric urged the faithful to offer prayers for the upcoming inauguration.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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