Santa Rita's Bride
A young woman from Parati died on the eve of her wedding, without explanation. She was buried in her wedding dress. The following morning, her fiancé saw her at the door of the house. She said: "I came to drink water, as I died of thirst." And disappeared into thin air. The next morning, when they opened the coffin, they found the body turned face down — exactly as the groom described.
The legend
A young woman from Parati died on the eve of her wedding, without explanation. She was buried in her wedding dress. The following morning, her fiancé saw her at the door of the house. She said: "I came to drink water, as I died of thirst." And disappeared into thin air. The next morning, when they opened the coffin, they found the body turned face down — exactly as the groom described.
Character
ghost bride
Location
Santa Rita Church (1722), Historic Center
Observations and sources
The Church of Santa Rita is the oldest in Paraty (1722). Legend in the oral tradition of Paraty. Paraty City Hall published the official version. Sources: legendsdeparaty.com; Paraty city hall (Facebook)