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⛪ Sainte-Dévote Chapel Monaco
Monaco
About This Sacred Site
The Chapel of Sainte-Dévote is dedicated to Monaco's patron saint, a young Christian martyr from Corsica whose body reportedly washed ashore in Monaco in the 4th century. The chapel stands at the spot where the boat carrying her remains is said to have arrived. Every January 26th, a symbolic fishing boat is burned in front of the chapel in a ceremony attended by the princely family, one of Monaco's most cherished traditions.
Key Facts
- •Dedicated to St Devota, a 4th-century Corsican Christian martyr
- •Legend says a dove flew from Devota's mouth, guiding her boat to Monaco
- •A symbolic boat is burned before the chapel every January 26th
- •The chapel was first mentioned in documents from 1070
- •The Grimaldi family traditionally participates in the annual celebration
Location
Coordinates: 43.7369, 7.4236
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