Chapel of the Lord and Lady of Help

Category: Religious Architecture > Chapel

District: Porto > Porto > Porto > Pasteleira

Location

The chapel is located in the parish of Lordelo do Ouro, on Rua da Senhora da Ajuda, in the city of Porto.

Structure

This religious building has a characteristic 17th-century style, with a longitudinal plan that includes a nave, chancel, tower, and sacristy.

Facade

The entrance is marked by a porch supported by four columns and has a stone bench along the wall.

Cross

At the back of the chapel, stands the Cruzeiro do Senhor da Ajuda, made of granite, with a simple cross and a sculpture of Christ.

Classification

The chapel is a classified property, which highlights its historical and cultural importance.

History

, In 1706, it is mentioned in Frei Agostinho de Santa Maria's "Santuário Mariano".

, In 1900, the Brotherhood of Senhor and Senhora da Ajuda was created.

, Between 1919 and 1920, the chapel underwent alterations, with the demolition of the original sacristy and the construction of a new tower and consistory.

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

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