I don't know the exact translation, but it means that the mother church (Matriz) is N.S. da Estrella. So technically, N.S. da Graça is under the umbrella of N.S. da Estrella over in Ribeira Grande.
Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/azores.
