Padre José de Anchieta

Father Anchieta, look after us!
From Santa Rosa comes our voice
Illuminate our people
The Viradouro's Folia calls

In Spain, José de Anchieta was born
As a young boy, he followed his destiny
In Portugal, Christian education
Awakened devotion to our lady
The Jesuit novice set off on a mission
He landed in Bahia of all saints
Surrendered to the charms he found here
On the Hill of São Lourenço, he catechized the indigenous

There went the pilgrim
To preach peace in these lands
To all, equal rights
In the fight to expel the invader
Faith in the protecting archangel

He explores the fauna and flora
Calms the beast with a simple look
Throws the net, fisherman
The tide of abundance has arrived
Fascination at the altar
Divine image, levitation
He departed to meet the creator
History immortalized, deeds and miracles
On this avenue today, prayer is made
I am another devotee
In red and white, the samba procession