Chapel of the Lord of Souls

Category: Religious Architecture > Chapel

District: Portalegre > Fronteira > Fronteira

Location

This small chapel is located in the village of Fronteira, in the heart of Alentejo. It is integrated into the local urban environment, serving as a peaceful landmark for those walking through the village streets.

History and Origin

The origins of this chapel are linked to a brotherhood of the same name, although the exact date of its first construction is unknown. The building we see today resulted from a significant reconstruction at the beginning of the 20th century. This work was made possible by the generosity of José Máximo de Brito e Castro and his wife, D. Mariana Fernandes de Brito e Castro, and was completed in 1916.

Devotion and the Community

The chapel's name, Senhor das Almas (Lord of Souls), indicates its connection to a particular devotion. Traditionally, these chapels were dedicated to the memory and suffrage of souls, reflecting an important dimension of Portuguese popular religiosity throughout the centuries. Its construction by a brotherhood of the same name underlines this strong root in the community and the practice of faith.

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