Chapel of Our Lady of Victories – Furnas – São Miguel Island
One of the most impressive buildings in the Azores archipelago is the Chapel of Our Lady of Victories in Furnas, on the Island of São Miguel.
Erected as an act of devotion by a local resident, the neo-Gothic style chapel was inspired by other great European cathedrals and was officially inaugurated in 1886.
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Considered a Property of Public Interest, the construction attracts attention not only for its exterior but also for its magnificent stained glass windows, which depict the life of Our Lady, from her birth to her assumption.
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Among the various points of interest in São Miguel, the Chapel of Our Lady of Victories holds a prominent place.
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Chapel of Our Lady of Victories – a Demonstration of Faith
José do Canto is one of the most illustrious citizens of São Miguel.
His innovative and benevolent spirit made him one of the best-known figures in the entire archipelago. Among his many contributions were the construction and maintenance of an asylum and the financing of improvements in agricultural techniques used in the region.
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His summer house, on the shores of Furnas, still houses the Chapel of Our Lady of Victories, built as a demonstration of faith when his wife fell ill. He had married her when she was only 15 years old.
Concerned with the completion of the work, he left in his will the explicit desire that the construction be finished with the same care and dedication he would have given.
He lived long enough to witness the inauguration of the magnificent building, which houses the family mausoleum and has become one of the main tourist attractions in the entire region.
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The Chapel of Our Lady of Victories, on the Island of São Miguel, is a historic monument that highlights the religiosity and devotion of all the inhabitants of the Azores, attracting visitors and pilgrims throughout the year.
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