Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Santarém > Torres Novas > Meia Via > Urbanização Casal Vaz
The Church of Our Lady of Monserrate is located in Urbanização Casal Vaz, a residential nucleus of Meia Via, in the locality with the same name, integrated into the municipality of Torres Novas. Meia Via is an urban area that grew from old settlement units, the "casais". The very name of the locality suggests its historical importance, as "Meia Via" or "half-way" refers to an old stopping point on the royal road that once connected Lisbon to Coimbra. The church is inserted into this context of evolution, marking the presence of faith in the development of the local community.
The current Church of Our Lady of Monserrate was built to continue local devotion, replacing an older hermitage that existed on the same site. The construction process of the current church began with the laying of the first stone in December 1959. Years later, on August 15, 1977, the church was finally inaugurated and consecrated, a significant moment for the community. Near the building, a 17th-century stone cross can be observed, a historical testimony to the old hermitage and a visible link to the past worship on this site.
As the center of the parish of Our Lady of Monserrate, this church plays a central role in the religious and community life of Meia Via. The building, erected in the mid-20th century and inaugurated in 1977, offers a modern and welcoming space for the celebration of rites and for the gathering of the faithful. Its presence in Urbanização Casal Vaz underlines the lasting importance of faith and a sense of belonging in the history and daily life of this locality in Torres Novas.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.4739218,-8.4994103
Coordinates DMS: 39°28'26.1"N 08°29'57.9"W
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