Iglesia de Santa Marina de Aguasantas - Allariz, Ourense, Galicia, España - Roman Catholic Churches on Waymarking.com

The tomb of Santa Mariña was discovered miraculously in the time of King Alfonso II the Chaste, whose reign lasted between the end of the 8th century and the middle of the 9th century. The king, as he did in the discovery of the tomb of the Apostle Santiago, which also took place in his reign, ordered the construction of a church to protect the mausoleum in which the saint was buried .

The documentary testimonies available indicate that in the 11th century Santa Mariña belonged to the Monastery of San Salvador de Celanova. Already at the end of the 12th century it came to belong to the diocese of Ourense. The Bishopric gave a boost to the sanctuary that led, among other actions, to the beginning of the current Romanesque church , between the end of the 12th century and the entire first half of the 13th century .

The Romanesque church that we see today is how it was built, with some modifications: In the 16th century the space in the southern part was covered, which was used as a sacristy and a place for burial of members of the nobility; Later, in the central years of the 18th century, other works were carried out: in 1753 the existing bell tower was removed and its stones were reused for the paving of the current atrium. Also at that time the old belfry was replaced by the current bell tower, in the center of the main facade .

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Type of Church: Church Status of Building: Actively in use for worship Diocese: Ourense Address/Location: Sta MAriña de Augas Santas, 37 Allariz, Ourense, Galicia España 32668 Date of organization: Not listed Date of building construction: Not listed Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed Archdiocese: Not listed Relvant Web Site: Not listed

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