O monumento de Nossa Senhora de Fátima como lugar de memória e expressão da devoção popular no Cariri: o papel do bibliotecário na preservação da memória

Abstract

This study addresses the monument of Our Lady of Fatima as a place of memory and expression of popular devotion in the Cariri region: the role of the librarian in preserving memory. It aims to analyze the relationship between memory and popular devotion surrounding the Monument of Our Lady of Fatima in Crato, Ceará, considering its construction and preservation processes, in order to understand its role in the constitution of local collective memory and to highlight the librarian's role in preserving this memory. The research employs a qualitative approach, exploratory and descriptive in nature, based on bibliographic research and fieldwork through observation and accounts from the faithful. The results show that the monument transcends its religious function, constituting a space for the construction of identity and collective memory. This study contributes to broadening the academic perspective on manifestations of popular religiosity present in the Cariri region, demonstrating that, although intensely experienced by the community, such practices still require greater documentation, appreciation, and investigation in the scientific field. The results indicate that the monument of Our Lady of Fatima is an important space for memory and cultural identity, transcending its religious dimension. In this context, the librarian's role as a mediator of information and a key agent in preserving collective memory stands out, promoting the recognition, organization, and safeguarding of expressions of popular devotion.