The religious community of Patrocínio has never forgotten the man who, for a few days, lived in that city. The Santa Luzia Church, located in the city center, has been undergoing a major renovation since the beginning of the year. The works, which are already in their final stages, were carried out both internally and externally, on the facade. According to information from Rádio Difusora 95 (in an article published on June 29th) Father Sizenando Oliveira, parish priest of Our Lady of Patronage Parish, highlighted that the renovation will modernize the church while maintaining its original characteristics, since the temple is listed as a historical landmark.
Among the works, the bell at the top of the tower received a special touch. Engraved on it was the image of Blessed Father Eustáquio with the words "Blessed Father Eustáquio – Health and Peace". The inscription on the bell resonated as a beautiful tribute to the religious figure, who worked at the church in Patrocínio from October 1941 until February 1942.

Father Eustáquio's passage through Patrocínio-MG

After being discovered by the faithful and drawing crowds wherever he went, Father Eustáquio was forbidden from all the major centers of Brazil. He could live in one of the Congregation's houses in the interior of the country, and his refuge became the convent of the priests in Patrocínio-MG, in what was then the Dom Lustosa Gymnasium, from October 13, 1941. The chapel of Santa Luzia was his field of work, but with serious restrictions. He could only attend to people and give blessings in the confessional, where he would spend seven to eight hours a day. Without complaint, Father Eustáquio accepted all the conditions. In Patrocínio, he experienced renewed vigor. But he remained there only four months, from October 1941 to February 1942. He himself wrote in December 1941:

[blockquote footer=”Father Eustáquio”]“I went to the retreat and had the joy of being able to intensely tend to my own soul and especially recommend the intentions that so many people ask of me. Thanks be to God, every day I witness some conversions. People who for years and years lived far from God and the Church, I see returning to the arms of our Divine Master. How much the Heart of Jesus must overflow with true joy! And I feel no less happy with so many spiritual resurrections. Winning souls, alleviating pain and suffering, that is my great ideal, inspired by God!”[/blockquote]