Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Portalegre > Fronteira > Cabeço de Vide > Sulfurea
The Church of Nossa Senhora das Candeias is located in Cabeço de Vide, a village in the municipality of Fronteira. This temple is situated in Largo da Misericórdia, a central area of the village, which is part of the broader Sulfurea region, known for its connection to the area's thermal traditions. Its prominent position within the urban fabric of Cabeço de Vide gives it a significant role in the daily life of the community.
This place of worship is the heart of the centuries-old tradition of the Festival of Nossa Senhora das Candeias, celebrated annually on February 1st and 2nd. For the inhabitants of Cabeço de Vide, this is a period of great significance, where faith is manifested in communion. The celebration is not merely a religious event; it represents an important moment of reunion for many who, returning to their hometown, honour the patron saint and rekindle ties with their community.
The Church of Nossa Senhora das Candeias transcends its function as a religious space to become a symbol of the identity and deep faith of the people of Vide. Devotion to the patron saint is particularly visible in the tradition of presenting children to the community and to Our Lady, a gesture that echoes the presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple, imbued with a sense of protection and blessing. Over time, this church has been a pillar of the village's cultural and spiritual heritage, a point of unity and sharing for all.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.133839,-7.5864185
Coordinates DMS: 39°08'1.8"N 07°35'11.1"W
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