As always the Penha keeps an alliance to the Sacred, coexisting uninterruptedly with the religiosity. The heart of the mountain always beat to the rhythm of the faith of the pilgrims, who knew, over time, how to lend devotion, affection and generosity.
 
The devotion to Nossa Senhora da Penha dates back to September 1702 and had for base on the devotion of a hermit named Guilherme. Coming from a nearby town of Rome, the devotee, inspired by God, placed an image of the Virgin Nossa Senhora among some large crags in an inhospitable place to be adored by the faithful who visited him. Deceased the hermit, the place was occupied by the religious Carmelites shod. At the same time, the Senhora became to be called Nossa Senhora do Carmo da Penha.