A festa de São Benedito : estudo sobre a “invenção” de uma tradição cuiabana

Abstract

Devotion to St. Benedict in Mato Grosso came while the city of Cuiabá in the eighteenth century with the arrival of the Portuguese and African slaves, who found this village all sorts of difficulties and " joined " to promote moments of religiosity and party in honor of the black saint. The first builders of this devotion found in Mato Grosso, favorable conditions for its spread, and throughout its history the party participated in the changes that have occurred in the urban life. This study aims to present a part of the "religious do" in Cuiaba, capital of Mato Grosso, through the feast of St. Benedict, reflecting on the role of this feast of cultural events in the city scenario, thus providing some contributions on the historiography of the Catholic Church and the feast of St. Benedict in Mato Grosso with a new look at the role of history, culture and religion . Considered by cuiabanos – Catholic confession – as a holy strong and doing miracles, St. Benedict is now the holy community, a party is held in July each year and is divided into two parts – the religious ceremony and the party , and Church participates in the organization, but are the devotees who keep the tradition of worshiping St. Benedict.