What began as a spontaneous celebration inside a monastery has become one of the week’s most talked-about videos on social media.
The Poor Clares of the Santa Maria dos Anjos Monastery in Dourados, Brazil, went viral after posting a video of themselves celebrating Brazil’s winning goal against Japan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In the video, the cloistered nuns leap to their feet, cheer, clap, and jump for joy as Brazil scores the game-winning goal.
The contrast between their cloistered life and their enthusiastic celebration captured the attention of millions.
The video has already surpassed 8.1 million views and received more than 23,000 comments, many from people surprised to learn that cloistered nuns also follow soccer.
The viral video also drew thousands of people to the monastery’s social media page, sparking curiosity about the sisters and their way of life.
The sisters belong to the Order of Saint Clare, founded by Saint Clare of Assisi and inspired by the spirituality of Saint Francis of Assisi. Known as the Poor Clares, they live a vocation centered on prayer, contemplation, enclosure, and manual work.
Although they live a hidden life, the monastery occasionally shares special moments from the community on social media, giving the faithful
