Church of Mercy of Oleiros

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Castelo Branco > Oleiros > Oleiros > Oleiros-Amieira

Location

Located in Oleiros, in the Oleiros region, Portugal.

History

Built in the 16th century during the reign of D. Manuel I, rebuilt in 1714.

Exterior Architecture

, Facade with the date 1714.

, Two exterior altars on the facades.

, Niche with a representation of Senhor dos Passos (Lord of the Steps).

, Entrance preceded by the "adrinho," walled and covered with rolled stones.

Interior

, Nave with a ceiling covered with polychrome wooden coffers.

, Separated from the chancel by a stone arch.

, Highlight for an oil painting from 1812, representing the Visitation of Our Lady to Saint Elizabeth.

, Life-size images of St. John the Evangelist, Our Lady of Sorrows, Senhor dos Passos (Lord of the Steps), and the Dead Lord.

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