Chapel of Saint Benedict in Caires, Amares

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Braga > Amares > Caires > Monte de Cima

Location:

The Chapel of Saint Benedict is located in the locality of Caires, which is part of the municipality of Amares. It is situated in an area known as Monte de Cima, integrating into the environment of this residential zone.

Its specific location is on Rua São Pedro de Fins, one of the thoroughfares within Caires. The chapel thus marks a discreet but present point of reference in the local landscape.

Dedicated to Saint Benedict:

The patron saint of this chapel is Saint Benedict, a central figure in religious and monastic tradition. The dedication to this saint reflects the devotion paid to him by the inhabitants of the region.

As a place of worship, the chapel serves as a place of prayer and expression of faith for the community, symbolically linked to the protection and legacy of Saint Benedict.

Presence in the Community:

Despite its size, the Chapel of Saint Benedict constitutes an element of local identity in Monte de Cima. It is a place that, by its nature, represents a meeting point, even if symbolic, for residents.

Chapels like this play a role in maintaining traditions and the social life of smaller localities, functioning as a visible landmark of faith and community history in everyday life.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt