Immaculate Heart of Mary

Category: Religious Architecture > Place of Worship

District: Viseu > Vila Nova de Paiva > Pendilhe > Imaculado Coração de Maria

Location

The monument dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary is located in the village of Pendilhe, an integral part of the municipality of Vila Nova de Paiva. It is situated in an area bearing the same name, Imaculado Coração de Maria (Immaculate Heart of Mary), which emphasizes the centrality of this site to the surrounding area's identity.

Its position offers an environment of serenity, inviting observation of the region's typical landscape, which unfolds around this point of interest.

The Architecture and the Message

The Immaculate Heart of Mary is a monument of deeply symbolic design. Its structure is composed of various elements, each with a particular meaning that intertwines into a message of faith and hope.

At its base, solid rocks support a blue sphere, representing the world and divine creation, with the blue color evoking the Virgin Mary. At the center, the Immaculate Heart of Mary stands out, a symbol of her love for humanity and for God. Above the heart, a crown rises, emphasizing Mary's royalty as Queen of Heaven and Earth. At the highest point, a cross crowns the structure, evoking Christ's sacrifice and redemption, and the victory over evil. From the base, pure water emerges from a rock, symbolizing spiritual purification and life, in accordance with the promise associated with the Virgin.

A Point of Contemplation

Dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, this monument serves as a space of profound spiritual significance. Its presence in Pendilhe reflects a strong connection to Marian devotion, inviting visitors to a moment of introspection.

The serenity of the location and the richness of the symbolism present in the work offer an environment conducive to personal reflection, allowing a connection with the values of purity, faith, and universal love that the figure of the Immaculate Heart of Mary represents.

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