Igreja de São Roque

The Igreja de São Roque is a Catholic church located in Morro da Fumaça, Brazil.

History

• The Igreja de São Roque was built in the 16th century and served as the earliest Jesuit church in the Portuguese world.
• The edifice played a significant role in the Society's history in Portugal for over 200 years before the Jesuits were expelled from the 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.

Architecture

• The Igreja de São Roque was designed in the "auditorium-church" style specifically for preaching.
• This architectural style was innovative for its time and featured a number of chapels, most of which are in the Baroque style of the early 17th century.

The most notable chapel 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 using precious stones.

Location

The Igreja de São Roque is located on Rua Vinte de Maio in Morro da Fumaça, Brazil. The exact coordinates of the church are -28.6517618, -49.209557.

Organ and Bells

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

Heritage Status

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

Visiting Information

No opening hours are specified for the Igreja de São Roque. However, it is likely that visitors can access the church during regular business hours at the Holy House of Mercy.

Accessibility information is not available.

Notable Artworks or Relics

The Chapel of St. John the Baptist (Capela de São João Baptista) is a notable feature of the Igreja de São Roque, featuring precious stones and designed by Nicola Salvi and Luigi Vanvitelli.