Chapel of the Holy Spirit (Eiras) or Chapel of the Sacrament

Category: Religious Architecture > Chapel

District: Coimbra > Coimbra > Coimbra > Lordemão

Location

Located in Eiras, in the parish of Eiras and São Paulo de Frades, municipality of Coimbra, district of Coimbra, Portugal.

Historical Significance

, Built in the center of the village, unlike the church, which was located away from it.

, Classified as a Property of Municipal Interest since 1982.

Origin and History

, Founded at the end of the 16th century and completed in the 17th century.

, Linked to the cult of the Holy Spirit, promoted by Queen Saint Isabel.

, Celebrations of the Holy Spirit are common in the region, including Eiras, Alenquer, Tomar, and the Azores.

Exterior Architecture

, Longitudinal structure with articulated nave and chancel.

, Facade with a straight-framed portal and triangular pediment.

, Grated choir window above the portal, with a separating frieze.

, Central pediment with a relief of two angels and the Sacred Eucharist.

, Two bell towers with crosses on top.

Interior

, Nave with two lateral arches decorated with cherubs and winged heads.

, Nave covering with a vault divided into three sections.

, 18th-century stone pulpit supported by corbels.

, Semi-circular arch separating the nave from the chancel.

, Chancel with a ribbed vault and a 16th-century stone altarpiece.

, Niches with images of the Virgin, Saint John the Evangelist, and musical angels, culminating with the Holy Trinity.

Decoration and Influences

, Facade decorated with geometric motifs of Flemish inspiration.

, Avant-garde Mannerist architecture, influenced by its proximity to Coimbra.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capela_do_Espírito_Santo_(Eiras)

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