Igreja de São Roque

The Igreja de São Roque is believed to have been constructed in the 16th century as one of the first Jesuit churches in the Portuguese world.

• The edifice served as the Society's home church in Portugal for over 200 years, before the Jesuits were expelled from that country.

Architecture

The Igreja de São Roque is notable for its unique "auditorium-church" style, specifically designed for preaching.

• The building features a number of chapels, most in the Baroque style of the early 17th century.
• One of the most notable chapels 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.

The chapel was reportedly the most expensive in Europe at the time, featuring many precious stones and disassembled, shipped, and reconstructed in São Roque.

Location

The Igreja de São Roque is located on Estrada Geral Rio da Serra in Major Vieira, Brazil.

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

Notable Features

• The Chapel of St. John the Baptist (Capela de São João Baptista)
• Architect: Q932164

No specific information is available on the church's organ or bells.

Heritage Status

The Igreja de São Roque is a heritage building, part of the Holy House of Mercy's collection of historic buildings.

Visiting Info

Opening Hours: No specific hours are available for visiting the church.

Accessibility: The church's accessibility information is not available.

Notable Artworks or Relics

The Igreja de São Roque features several notable artworks and relics, including those mentioned in its architecture section.