Santo Varão Main Church, or Santo Varão Parish Church, or Church of Saint Martin

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Coimbra > Montemor-o-Velho > Montemor-o-Velho > Montemor-o-Velho e Gatões

History

The exact date of foundation is unknown, but the church may date back to the 16th century.

Dedication

The church is dedicated to Saint Martin, bishop, with an image of the saint on its main altar.

Previous Patron Saint

Formerly, the church had Saint Verão or Varão as its patron saint, whose image existed until 1721.

Structure

The building has a simple structure with a single nave, main chapel, the Rangéis chapel on the Gospel side, baptistery, sacristy, meeting room for the Parish Council (currently a funeral chapel), and upper choir.

Location

It is located in Santo Varão, in the municipality of Montemor-o-Velho.

Cultural Significance

The Parish Church of Santo Varão is an important religious and cultural landmark for the local community.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igreja_Matriz_de_Santo_Varão

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