Arcebispo de Dili Inaugura no Hasanto Monumento São Miguel Arcanjo Malinamuk/Paróquia Comoro

Archbishop Virgilio do Carmo da Silva inaugurated the St. Michael the Archangel Monument in Hasanto at the Comoro Parish on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The monument was established through the initiative of a group of devotees of St. Michael the Archangel within the Archdiocese of Dili.

The ceremony began with a blessing of the monument and concluded with a Mass presided over by Archbishop da Silva. During his homily, the archbishop reflected on the feast of the Archangels, noting that the sword and combat gear depicted with St. Michael symbolize the continuous spiritual struggle against pride, greed, and evil thoughts. He also mentioned the roles of Archangels Gabriel, the messenger of good news, and Rafael, the healer.