Our Lady of Penha Chapel, Macau

The Our Lady of Penha Chapel (Chinese: 西望洋聖堂; Portuguese: Capela de Nossa Senhora da Penha) is a church in São Lourenço, Macau, China.[1]

Our Lady of Penha Chapel
  • 西望洋聖堂
  • Capela de Nossa Senhora da Penha
LocationSão Lourenço, Macau
CountryChina
Architecture
Architectural typeChurch
Completed1622 (first building)
1837 (second building)
1935 (current building)
Our Lady of Penha Chapel, Macau
Chinese西望洋聖堂

History

The land where the church stands was donated by the Senate of the Augustinians for the construction of the church, which was dedicated to the Our Lady of Penha of France. The church was then constructed in 1622 and became the property of the Augustinians until 1834 when they were expelled from Macau. In 1837, the church was reconstructed along with the Bishop residence next to it. In 1935, it was then again completely rebuilt.[1]

Location

The church is located at the top of Penha Hill.[1]

Our Lady of Penha Chapel

Architecture

At the front courtyard of the church stands the Our Lady of Lourdes statue. At the steps of the hillside staircase exists the picturesque grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes.[1]

Opening time

The building complex is opened everyday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the chapel is opened everyday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Our Lady of Penha Church". Trappistine Community. Retrieved 16 January 2017.

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