Igreja Paroquial de São Paulo - Salvaterra de Magos, Portugal - Roman Catholic Churches on Waymarking.com

São Paulo Church is the Parish church of Salvaterra de Magos.
São Paulo Church was built in 1296 and has had several interventions over the centuries. The building was almost destroyed in the hearthquakes of 1705 and 1909 but is well preserved and has in the chancel, an altar of gilded wood, decorated with a painting of the sixteenth century. The baptismal font dates from the same time.
In the sacristy there´s some old tile panels card with the date 1725.
Inside of the church there are several paintings depicting the town's patron, São Paulo (St. Paul). One of the naves has a false ceiling vault in wood with the painting represented St. Paul, rising to heaven guarded by a group of angels.
(Text adapted from Lisboa and Tagus Valley touristic office and local town hall)

Type of Church: Church Status of Building: Actively in use for worship Date of organization: 01/01/1296 Date of building construction: 01/01/1296 Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: São Paulo Archdiocese: Lisbon Patriarchate Diocese: Santarem Address/Location: Igreja Paroquial de São Paulo Rua do Rossio Salvaterra de Magos, Santarem 2120 Relvant Web Site: [Web Link] Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed

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