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An estimated 180,000 motorcyclists gathered on Sunday at the Our Lady of Fatima shrine in central Portugal for the ninth annual Pilgrimage of the Blessing of Helmets. Carlos Cabecinhas, the rector of the Sanctuary of Fatima, said the event has steadily increased in prominence – renowned for its conviviality as well as its shows of devotion. This year’s turnout was the largest ever.Under the motto “We are shaped and guided by what we love!”, the pilgrimage started with the parade of a group of motorcyclists carrying Our Lady of Fatima’s statue next to the Basilica of the Holy Trinity, followed by a Mass during which the bikers’ helmets were blessed. The pilgrimage is organised by the Blessing of Helmets Association and by numerous national and international motorcycle clubs. Various police forces join and support the event.“Many of these motorcyclists come to ask for God’s protection through Our Lady for their trips,” said Mr Cabecinhas. “But they also come to remember those who have already left, who have already died, many of them in accidents, and those who are hurt, those who need help.”
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