Parish Church of Bente

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Braga > Vila Nova de Famalicão > Bente

Name

Bente Parish Church (also known as the Church of the Divine Savior)

Location

Parish of Bente, Municipality of Vila Nova de Famalicão

Date of Construction

1980s

Inauguration

August 5, 1990, by the Primate Archbishop D. Eurico Dias Nogueira

Architecture

Modern style, with simple and functional forms

Bell Tower

Features two bells, visible in the tower

Main Façade

- Two azulejo panels with religious images, near the entrance

- A large stained glass window featuring a cross, located at the top of the façade

- Two crosses from the Stations of the Cross are also present

Atmosphere

A well-maintained, welcoming space with a pleasant churchyard for visitors

Local Significance

Center of religious life for the Bente community, with a peaceful and spiritual atmosphere

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