Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Aveiro > Vagos > Ouca
Situated by the road linking the locality of Ouca to the interior of the municipality of Vagos, this small chapel stands in a tranquil corner of the rural landscape. The surrounding terrain, marked by agricultural fields and patches of pine forest, lends it a serene and welcoming character.
Occupying a discreet place in the local landscape, the chapel remains surrounded by dirt paths and pasture areas, where the simplicity of the natural environment enhances its modest and inviting profile.
Consecrated to the Venezuelan physician José Gregorio Hernández, a figure venerated for his dedication to the sick and his fellow man, this chapel was born from the effort and devotion of the local community, who found in it a point of faith and remembrance. Despite its more contemporary design, the choice of its name evokes perennial values of solidarity, compassion, and care for others.
This simple prayer space serves as a symbol of popular devotion, bringing together the inhabitants of the area in sporadic celebrations and contributing to the living maintenance of the link between faith and traditions deeply rooted in rural life.
The exterior of the chapel is distinguished by its whitewashed walls, which give the building a particular luminosity. A simple porch, adorned with ornamental plant pots, adds a welcoming touch. On the eaves of the metal roof, a plaque with the saint's name, in raised lettering, marks its dedication.
Inside, the atmosphere is intimate and serene. The main altar, the focal point of the space, is enhanced by a base clad in traditional tiles, upon which religious images and a wooden crucifix are displayed. Natural light, which enters through the single door, highlights the simplicity and calm that characterize this place of contemplation.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.5201054,-8.6213288
Coordinates DMS: 40°31'12.4"N 08°37'16.8"W
Weather Ouca
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