Igreja do Convento de Monfurado - Montemo-O-Novo, Portugal - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

"Although almost completely in ruins (it is only worth admiring the outside), this ancient monastery, also known as the Convent of Our Lady of the Castle of Covas de Monfurado, deserves to be known.

Linked to the memory of a group of hermits which lived at the subterranean dens of the Monfurado mountain in penance of abstinence and prayers, the convent had a short history: the earthquake of 1755 almost destroyed the building still in construction, so the first mass was only celebrated in 1783; half a century later, in 1834, the decree extinguishing the religious orders condemned it to being abandonned and forgotten.

However, the church remained active until the beginning of the 20th century."

From:http://viajar.clix.pt/tesouro.php?id=456&lg=en&w=monks_convent#.UVt56zurHz8

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1783 Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic Street address of Church: EscouralÉvora Portugal Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

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