Hermitage of Our Lady of the Mount

Category: Religious Architecture > Hermitage

District: Lisboa > Arruda dos Vinhos > Arruda dos Vinhos > Malafaia

Location

The Hermitage of Our Lady of the Mount is located in the area of Malafaia, in Arruda dos Vinhos. Situated on an elevation, as its name suggests, it offers a perspective on the surrounding environment, particularly the valley in which the locality is situated. Its position allows for the observation of the typical landscape of the region, characterized by its natural setting.

Devotion and History

This small temple is dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Hermitages are smaller religious constructions, often found in isolated locations or on elevations, intended for prayer and individual or small community devotion. The Hermitage of Our Lady of the Mount reflects this tradition, serving as a reference point for faith and contemplation in the Arruda dos Vinhos area.

Tradition and Celebration

Throughout the year, the hermitage is the stage for important moments for the community. The traditional pilgrimage that takes place there annually on Ascension Thursday stands out. This event, which coincides with a municipal holiday, brings the population together in a celebration that combines the religious aspect with popular conviviality, being a living testimony of cultural practices and local unity around this place of worship.

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