Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Viseu > Cinfães > Macieira > Senhor dos Enfermos
The Chapel of the Lord of the Sick (Capela do Senhor dos Enfermos) is located in the village of Macieira, within the area precisely known as Senhor dos Enfermos, in the municipality of Cinfães. Situated in a region with hilly features, this spot offers views over the surrounding landscape of the Douro Valley, providing a calm and secluded environment.
This is a place with strong religious significance, dedicated to the Lord of the Sick. Devotion here is deeply connected to prayers and thanksgivings related to health and well-being. Its history as a place of worship dates back centuries, having consolidated over time as a sanctuary sought after by the faithful who come here to express their faith and fulfill promises, a practice with particular prominence since the late 19th century.
The Chapel of the Lord of the Sick plays a fundamental role in local traditions. It is the epicentre of an annual pilgrimage that attracts people from various origins, reinforcing the symbolic and communal nature of this place. This periodic celebration underlines the importance of the chapel for the community and for the experience of faith, being a highlight in the traditional calendar of Macieira and Cinfães.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.0208166,-8.2058782
Coordinates DMS: 41°01'14.9"N 08°12'21.2"W
Weather Macieira
On-duty Pharmacy Macieira
