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 Igreja de São Sebastião — Calheta de Nesquim, Portugal Posted by:  prussel
N 38° 24.167 W 028° 04.764
26S E 405750 N 4251057
The Igreja de São Sebastião in Calheta de Nesquim, overlooking the small harbor, was build in 1851
Waymark Code: WMH9RH
Location: Arquipélago dos Açores, Portugal
Date Posted: 06/12/2013
Views: 5
The Igreja de São Sebastião overlooks the small harbour and the main place of Calheta de Nesquim, a civil parish at the southern coast of the municipality of Lajes do Pico. The construction of the parochial church began on 8 July 1851, and concluded with its consecration on 7 September 1856. But it took until 1860 until the two church towers were completed. In 1948, new bells and a clock were added to the front facade.
The church, build on the ruins of the older chapel that had existed since the 15th Century, has a single nave, 36.4 meters long and 8.5 meters wide. The church is constructed facing the ocean, owing to its communities focus on the sea. The sculpture of St. Sebastian who venerates the altar was purchased by the vicar Padre Adolfo Machado Ferreira. His feast in January, attracts many visitors, but the greatest festivity of the place will be held on August 6, in honour of Bom Jesus.
source: Inventário do Património Imóvel dos Açores, wikipedia
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 07/08/1851
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Roman Catholic
Street address of Church:
Largo do Capitão Anselmo
Lajes do Pico, Açores Portugal
9930
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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