"Especially today, and until November 21st (Saturday), the Cristo Rei statue in Almada will join more than 600 churches and monuments worldwide in being illuminated in red, the colour of the blood of martyrs, in solidarity with those who suffer because of their faith," states the press release from the AIS Foundation, the Portuguese secretariat of the international organization Aid to the Church in Need (ACN).

The event takes place as part of the 'REDWEEK' edition, promoted by the foundation, and the objective of the global campaign is to defend religious freedom, raising awareness about the millions of Christians who are persecuted.