Igreja de São Roque

The Igreja de São Roque is believed to have been built in the 16th century as one of the first Jesuit churches designed in the "auditorium-church" style specifically for preaching.

History

• The edifice served as the Society's home church in Portugal for over 200 years, before the Jesuits were expelled from that country.
• After the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, the church and its ancillary residence were given to the Lisbon Holy House of Mercy to replace their church and headquarters which had been destroyed.

It remains a part of the Holy House of Mercy today, one of its many heritage buildings.

Architecture

• The Igreja de São Roque is notable for its architectural style, which reflects the "auditorium-church" design.
• The building contains a number of chapels, most in the Baroque style of the early 17th century.

One of the most notable features is the 18th-century Chapel of St. John the Baptist (Capela de São João Baptista), a project by Nicola Salvi and Luigi Vanvitelli constructed in Rome.

Location

The Igreja de São Roque is located at Rua Francisco Bueno de Siqueira in Canoinhas, Portugal.

Denomination and Religious Significance

The Igreja de São Roque is a Catholic church, specifically belonging to the Jesuit denomination.

It holds significant religious importance as one of the earliest Jesuit churches in the Portuguese world.

Organ and Bells Information

Unfortunately, no information is available on the organ or bells of the Igreja de São Roque.

Heritage Status

The Igreja de São Roque is a part of the Lisbon Holy House of Mercy's heritage buildings.

It was one of the few buildings in Lisbon to survive the 1755 earthquake relatively unscathed.

Visiting Information

The opening hours and accessibility information for the Igreja de São Roque are not available.

Notable Artworks or Relics

The Chapel of St. John the Baptist (Capela de São João Baptista) is a notable feature within the church, featuring precious stones and disassembled from Rome, reconstructed in São Roque.

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