Ecuador renews its standing as world's first country consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Ecuador has renewed its historic consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, first carried out 150 years ago.

Archbishop Alfredo José Espinoza Mateus of Quito offered a solemn Mass at the start of Holy Week in the Basilica of the National Vow in the Ecuadorian capital, where the original painting showing the consecration of Ecuador to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is kept, reportsCatholic World Report.

The ceremony, concelebrated by various bishops and priests, was also attended by civil and ecclesial authorities.