Our Lady of Health Chapel

Category: Religious Architecture > Chapel

District: Porto > Vila Nova de Gaia > Pedroso e Seixezelo > Senhora da Saúde

Location:

Situated in the area that lends it its name, the Chapel of Our Lady of Health is located in Pedroso and Seixezelo, integrated within the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia. Its presence is a landmark in the landscape of this area, contributing to the local identity.

A Legacy of Faith and Devotion:

The chapel is dedicated to Our Lady of Health, a Marian invocation that has historically been associated with protection and the search for healing. This popular devotion is reflected in the very designation of the surrounding area, underscoring the chapel's deep connection with the community of Pedroso and Seixezelo as a place of faith and appeal for divine protection.

Heritage and Community Value:

Recognized as a point of interest for visitors to the region and possessing undeniable value for the municipality, the Chapel of Our Lady of Health represents an important element of Vila Nova de Gaia's heritage. Its continued preservation is ensured, in part, by the dedication of the Confraria de Nossa Senhora da Saúde (Confraternity of Our Lady of Health), which has been promoting its maintenance and restoration, ensuring that the site remains a space of worship and welcome for all who seek it.

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