Chapel of Saint Blaise (Bombarral) or Hermitage of Saint Blaise

Category: Religious Architecture > Chapel

District: Leiria > Bombarral > Bombarral > São Brás

Location

The Chapel of São Brás (Saint Blaise) is located in the Bombarral cemetery.

Construction Period

Originally from the 15th century, it was rebuilt after the earthquake of January 25, 1531.

Classification

It has been classified as a Property of Municipal Interest since 1996.

Points of Interest

, Image of São Brás: The image of the patron saint stands out.

, Tomb of Luís Henriques: Nobleman of the 14th-15th century, who accompanied Constable D. Nuno Álvares Pereira in the siege of Lisbon in 1382 and in the Battle of Aljubarrota.

History of Luís Henriques

, Ala dos Namorados (Wing of Lovers): Participated in the Battle of Aljubarrota.

, Mantieiro-mor (Chief Provisioner): Served D. João I and received several lands in Bombarral.

, Casa da Coutada (House of Coutada): Received this property, which is now the headquarters of the Bombarral Municipal Council.

Descendants

Luís Henriques has an extensive lineage, documented in works such as "Luso-Descendentes da Índia Portuguesa" and "Gorjão Henriques".

Coat of Arms

The Henriques family of Bombarral has a coat of arms granted in 1631, registered in publications by José de Sousa Machado and Nuno Borrego.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capela_de_São_Brás_(Bombarral)

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