Church of Saint Vincent of Sousa

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Porto > Felgueiras > Sousa > São Vicente

Location

Located in the parish of Sousa, in the municipality of Felgueiras, specifically in the place called Passal.

Classification

This church was classified as a National Monument in 1977, highlighting its historical and patrimonial importance.

Romanesque Route

The church is part of the Romanesque Route, being a representative example of this architectural style in the region.

Ancient Inscriptions

On the exterior of the church, there are two inscriptions of great historical value:

, One, dated 1162, marks the construction of an embedded tomb (arcosolium).

, The other, from 1214, marks the consecration of the church for worship.

Romanesque Architecture

The church has a single nave and a rectangular chancel, enlarged between the 17th and 18th centuries.

, The Romanesque portal on the main facade is impressive, with a prominent structure that gives it prominence.

, The sides end in small arches on simple supports, a common feature in Romanesque churches in the region.

Architectural Details

On the south facade, there is a dripstone (channels for draining water) supported by corbels, suggesting that there used to be a porch or even a cloister next to the church.

Interior

Inside, the carvings and paintings stand out, with religious themes such as the life of Saint Vincent, Saint Joseph and the Mysteries of the Rosary.

Historical Paintings

The ceiling of the chancel has paintings made in 1693 by Manuel Freitas Padrão, one of the founders of the Brotherhood of São Lucas de Guimarães, reinforcing the artistic value of the space.

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

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