Church of Saint Vincent or Church of the Martyrs of Évora

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Évora > Évora > Évora > São Mamede, Sé, São Pedro e Santo Antão

Location

Located in the city of Évora, in the parish of Sé e São Pedro.

Current Use

Currently, it is used as a temporary exhibition hall and no longer serves for religious worship.

Classification

Classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1978, due to its historical and artistic value.

Artistic Elements

Paintings

Contains frescoes and panel paintings.

Altarpiece

It has a remarkable altarpiece.

Altar

The carved altar is a significant example of woodwork.

Tiles

The church is decorated with beautiful tiles.

History and Origin

Dedication

Dedicated to the three patron saints of Évora, the brothers Vicente, Sabina, and Cristeta, who, according to tradition, were martyred around the year 303.

Original Construction

Built on the site of an old medieval niche.

Renovations

Underwent renovations in the 16th and 18th centuries.

Brotherhood of Our Lady of Victory

Foundation

In the 14th century, after the victory of King D. Afonso IV in the Battle of Salado.

Altar

The altar of this brotherhood is still inside the church.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igreja_de_São_Vicente_(Évora)

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