Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Portalegre > Campo Maior > Campo Maior > São João Baptista
The Statue of Saint Beatrice of Silva is located in Campo Maior, within the urban area of São João Baptista. This Alentejo town, known for its peaceful environment and historical character, offers a suitable setting for a figure of such significance. The monument is accessible within the town's urban fabric, providing a point of interest for those strolling through its streets.
This statue is a tribute to Saint Beatrice of Silva, a historical figure with deep roots in Campo Maior, where she was born. Her presence in the town's public space underscores the connection between the locality and this personality, who distinguished herself by her dedicated life and the impact she had on the Church. The monument thus celebrates one of its most illustrious daughters, inviting reflection on her history.
The life of Saint Beatrice of Silva is a testament to faith and resilience. After her youth, spent at the court of Castile as a lady-in-waiting to Infanta D. Isabel of Portugal, Saint Beatrice retired to a monastery in Toledo, where she lived in seclusion for over three decades. With the support of Queen Isabel I, known as "the Catholic," she founded the Order of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady, also known as the Conceptionists. Her dedication and holiness were recognized posthumously, culminating in her canonization by Pope Paul VI in 1976. The statue in Campo Maior commemorates this remarkable journey and the lasting impact of her legacy.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.0145328,-7.0689335
Coordinates DMS: 39°00'52.3"N 07°04'8.2"W
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