Análise tipológica de documentos sacramentais do Santuário São Judas Tadeu em Aracaju (SE)

Abstract

This research analyzes, from the perspective of document typology, the sacramental documents (baptism and marriage certificates) produced by the São Judas Tadeu Sanctuary in Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil. A qualitative, exploratory, and documentary methodology was employed, combining a bibliographic review of national and international databases with a direct documentary analysis of the sanctuary's registration books. The typological analysis of the documents, based on Heloísa Bellotto's work, identified formal and functional elements, contextualizing them within the administrative and religious structure of the institution. The results show that the certificates, in addition to fulfilling legal-administrative functions, carry symbolic and historical values, reflecting the faith and community identity of the faithful. The research concludes that sacramental documents, although produced in a specific religious context, have legal and social relevance, acting as witnesses to religious life and collective memory, revealing the interaction between the sacred and the profane in daily life. This analysis contributes to a deeper understanding of typological studies in ecclesiastical archives, especially considering the complexity of their values and functions, and highlights the importance of preserving these documents for the memory and identity of the community. Future research is recommended to explore the interaction between religion, society, and documentation in broader contexts, considering cultural and historical specificities.