Church of Our Lady of Good Success (Cacilhas)

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Setúbal > Almada > Cacilhas > Cacilhas Centro

History and Foundation

- Built in the 18th century after the 1755 earthquake.

- Replaced the old Ermida de Santa Luzia (Chapel of Saint Lucy), destroyed by the earthquake.

- Initially erected in 1759.

Architecture and Design

- Pombaline architectural style.

- Façade with Baroque elements, such as a triangular pediment and bell towers.

- Internal walls covered with monochromatic 18th-century tiles.

- Presence of sundials on the towers.

Interior Features

- Single nave and chancel.

- Decoration with tile panels depicting the life of Our Lady.

- Three polychrome wooden altarpieces, highlighting the one of Saint Lucy from the 17th century.

Religious Events

- Procession in honor of the patron saint on November 1st.

- Celebrated as thanks for having been spared by the 1755 tsunami.

Cultural and Religious Significance

- Place of devotion and celebration for the community of Cacilhas.

- Testimony of local history, linked to the earthquake and religious devotion.

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