Congonhas do Campo is a town situated in Minas Gerais, Brazil. It is known for its basilica “The Santuário do Bom Jesus de Matosinhos” and the associated soapstone sculptures which were commissioned by Portuguese adventurer, Feliciano Mendes in the 18th century. It was created by Aleijadinho, one of the best artists in the baroque style in the world. The twelve sculptures of the old testament prophets around the terrace are considered one of the finest works. In 1985 the Sanctuary was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

The town is also known for Zé Arigó (pseudonym of José Pedro de Freitas 18 October 1921 – 11 January 1971). He was a faith healer and proponent of psychic surgery. He claimed to have performed psychic surgery with his hands or with simple kitchen utensils while in a mediumistic trance, therefore he was also known as the Surgeon of the Rusty Knife. During his operations, he supposedly embodied the spirit of Dr. Adolf Fritz.