Parish Church of Saint James of Rio de Moinhos or Church of Santiago of Rio de Moinhos

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Évora > Borba > Rio de Moinhos > Largo da Igreja

Location

, Parish of Rio de Moinhos, municipality of Borba, District of Évora, Portugal.

History

, Founded at the end of the 13th century by the knight D. Gonçalo.

, Founding stone in Gothic characters and late Latin.

Historical Significance

, One of the most significant epigraphic and archaeological elements of the parish.

Evolution Throughout the Centuries

, Elevated to parish church in the 16th century, previously dependent on the Mother Church of Estremoz.

, Major renovations in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, acquiring its current appearance.

Architecture and Art

, Ceiling with detailed fresco paintings, narrating the miracles attributed to the Apostle Saint James.

Classification

, Classified as a Property of Public Interest in 1997.

Important Celebrations

, 4th Sunday of Lent: Blessing of the Five Loaves and Two Fishes.

, 2nd Sunday of July: Festivals in honor of the Apostle Saint James the Greater.

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

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