Igreja Matriz das Velas - São Jorge, Açores, Portugal
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RuiJSDuarte
N 38° 40.814 W 028° 12.315
26S E 395165 N 4281981
"The Church of St. George is a church located in Velas in the Azorean island of Sao Jorge."
Waymark Code: WMM0RN
Location: Arquipélago dos Açores, Portugal
Date Posted: 06/28/2014
Views: 3
"This church was raised where before was the original church of St. George, dated 1460. The license for its construction was required by the Priest Baltazar Dias Teixeira, and granted by King Alfonso VI, in 1659."
"This church has several contemporaries stained windows, witnessing the legend of Saint George killing the dragon."
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of building construction: 01/01/1675
Diocese: Diocese de Angra
Address/Location:
Largo da Igreja
Velas, São Jorge Portugal
9800
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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