Hermitage of Our Lady of Pilar

Category: Religious Architecture > Hermitage

District: Faro > Silves > Algoz > Vales do Algoz e Taipas

Location

The Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Pilar is located in Algoz, in the municipality of Silves.

Historical Significance

Classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1993.

Architecture

The building consists of a nave, chancel, and a small sacristy, following the Baroque style of the 17th century, although earlier constructions existed.

Devotion

The hermitage is dedicated to the patron saint of the parish of Algoz, Nossa Senhora do Pilar (Our Lady of the Pillar).

State of Conservation

Unfortunately, the building currently faces serious problems of degradation, despite the community's efforts through the group "Friends of the Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Pilar", created in 2016.

Legend

According to legend, the image of Nossa Senhora (Our Lady) appeared on the site where the hermitage is currently located. The population tried to take it to the main church, but it mysteriously returned to the original location. In response to this phenomenon, the population built the hermitage to receive and venerate the image of Nossa Senhora do Pilar in the appropriate place.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ermida_de_Nossa_Senhora_do_Pilar_(Algoz)

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