Santa Casa da Misericórdia da Vila da Ericeira Archive-Museum

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Lisboa > Mafra > Ericeira > Sítio da Misericórdia

Location and Designation

- Ericeira Misericórdia Church, also known as the Building and Church of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Ericeira or the Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary of Misericórdia.

- Located in Ericeira, in the municipality of Mafra.

History and Foundation

- Built in the 17th century, replacing the old Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

- The Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Ericeira was founded in 1678 by Francisco Lopes Franco, procurator of the Counts of Ericeira.

Highlight on Paintings

- The church's ceiling and choir display remarkable paintings that deserve appreciation.

Collection of Flags

- The Archive-Museum houses a collection of nine flags representing the Passion of Christ, used in the Procession of Torches on Holy Thursday.

Museum Foundation

- Founded in 1937 by the Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Ericeira and the Parish Councils and Tourism of Ericeira.

Diverse Heritage

- Contains a vast collection of objects, ancient and recent books related to the history of Ericeira and the surrounding region.

Side Altars

- Two side altars stand out in the church, one dedicated to Saint Anthony and the other to the Lord of the Garden (Ecce Homo).

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igreja_da_Misericórdia_da_Ericeira

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