Chapel of Mercy

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Bragança > Vimioso > Algoso > Algoso, Campo de Víboras e Uva

Location:

The Chapel of Mercy is located in the village of Algoso, part of the municipality of Vimioso. Algoso is a village in the Trás-os-Montes region. The chapel is situated within the village environment, forming part of the local life's setting.

Historical Context:

Chapels of Mercy, like this one in Algoso, are linked to the long history of the Holy Houses of Mercy in Portugal. These institutions, throughout the centuries, played a significant role in communities, providing aid and developing charitable works.

The existence of a chapel dedicated to Mercy in a locality like Algoso indicates the historical presence and importance of the institution in the village's life in times past, serving as a point of reference for the local brotherhood and its activities.

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