Church of the Third Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Faro > Tavira > Tavira > Marlin

Location

The Church of the Third Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is located near the Convent of Carmo, in the parish of Santa Maria, in Tavira.

History

The construction of the church began in 1744, commissioned by the members of the Third Order of Carmo. The facade was completed in 1792. The building features a baroque portico and a Latin cross plan, with a predominantly Rococo style interior.

Side Chapels

Along the nave, there are six side chapels, each with its own history and devotion. Among them are the chapel dedicated to the Prophet Elijah, the founder of the Order of Carmo, and the chapel dedicated to Saint Teresa of Ávila. The chapels of Saint Albert and Saint Efigenia are opposite each other, and there are also the chapels of Saint Anthony and Our Lady of the Conception.

Triumphal Arch

Near the triumphal arch, the altarpieces of Senhor dos Passos and Nossa Senhora das Angústias stand out.

Main Chapel

The main highlight of the church is the altarpiece of the Main Chapel, where there is a painting on the ceiling with a false architectural representation and a central canvas that illustrates Our Lady of Mount Carmel handing the scapular to Saint Simon Stock.

Works of Art

The paintings that decorate the interior of the church are by José Ferreira da Rocha and Joaquim José Rasquinho.

Burial

The Bishop of Faro, Dom Inácio de Santa Teresa, is buried in the church.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convento_do_Carmo_(Tavira)

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