Chapel of Our Lady of the Incarnation

Category: Religious Architecture > Chapel

District: Leiria > Leiria > Leiria > Urbanização da Encosta

Location and History

, Located in the parish of Leiria, in Portugal, on a hill called São Gabriel.

, Initially built as a hermitage, it was expanded in 1588 after a miraculous event involving a disabled woman.

Architecture and Features

, Neoclassical style church, with details such as a gilded altarpiece and paintings dedicated to the Virgin and Saint Gabriel.

, Features 17th-century tiles, replacements for the originals lost during the French Invasions.

, Latin cross plan with a dome in the chancel and a galilee with 12 arches around it.

, Highlights include the sculpture of Saint Gabriel at the main entrance and the tympanum decorated with a faience sculpture of the patron saint.

Access and Experience

, Access possible by car or via a baroque staircase with 162 steps, built in the 18th century.

, From the top, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Leiria and its castle.

Events and Festivities

, Our Lady of the Incarnation is the patron saint of the city, celebrated annually on August 15th.

, The festivities include a procession from the Church of Santo Agostinho to the chapel, marked by religious and cultural celebrations.

Ex-Voto Room

, Attached to the sanctuary, a room houses ex-votos and paintings dedicated to the patron saint, reflecting the devotion of the faithful over the centuries.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capela_de_Nossa_Senhora_da_Encarnação_(Leiria)

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