Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Leiria > Castanheira de Pera > Sarzedas de São Pedro
Located in the serene village of Sarzedas de São Pedro, in the municipality of Castanheira de Pera, this church stands as a discreet yet significant landmark. It is situated on Rua Cipriano Lopes de Almeida, set within a predominantly rural environment where tranquility defines the surrounding landscape.
The Church of Sarzedas de São Pedro bears witness to local devotion and initiative, its construction having been driven in the 20th century. Its history dates back more precisely to July 3, 1930, the date on which the temple's construction began by the will of José Coelho Fernandes, a central figure in the realization of this project.
The architecture of the Church of Sarzedas de São Pedro, though of unknown authorship, reflects the style and simplicity of 20th-century religious constructions. The building features sober lines, characteristic of a temple designed for the practice of faith, without excessive ornamentation. Its unpretentious aesthetic harmoniously blends into the rural landscape of the locality, conveying a sense of quietude and permanence.
Currently, the Church of Sarzedas de São Pedro continues to be a vital center of religious life for the local community, maintaining its use as a place of worship. Owned by the Catholic Church, through the Diocese of Coimbra, the temple plays an essential role in the daily life of the population of Sarzedas de São Pedro, serving as a gathering point and a place for the celebration of faith.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.9605467,-8.2167763
Coordinates DMS: 39°57'38.0"N 08°13'0.4"W
Weather Sarzedas de São Pedro
On-duty Pharmacy Sarzedas de São Pedro
