Igreja Matriz de N.ª S.ª da Graça/VNMFontes/Odemira Beja/Portugal
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N 37° 43.413 W 008° 46.911
29S E 519224 N 4175165
The church of Nossa Senhora da Graça, was built at the beginning of the century XVI, belonged to the Order of Santiago da Espada whose cross is engraved on the front door.
Waymark Code: WMB6H7
Location: Beja, Portugal
Date Posted: 04/11/2011
Views: 4
The early church would date possibly from the end of the century XV, era dating back to the basin of holy water that still remains inside.
Subject of many destructions and reconstructions over time, either by being shaken by the earthquakes that occurred in the country in 1531 or later, having been destroyed by moorish pirates, has been altered over the centuries.
The bell tower dates back to the end of the century. XIX.
Currently the church has little of its original design and to highlight the facade and main altar arc little affected by modernization of the last speech he suffered.
The fluvial procession which takes place August 15 is the output matriz which keeps the saints who accompany the procession: São Sebastião and Nossa Senhora da Graça.
Worship service:
All year
Sábado - 18:00
Domingo - 11:00
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1460
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Saturday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 6:00 PM
Street address of Church:
Rua Sarmento Beires
Vila Nova de Mil Fontes, Odemira Portugal
7645-315 Vila Nova de Mil Fontes
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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