Monument to Our Lady of Peace
Original title: Monumento a Nossa Senhora da Paz
Marble statue of Our Lady of Peace with bronze reliefs and an adjoining chapel at the Terreiro da Luta, Monte, begun in 1923 and inaugurated in 1927 through the efforts of Father José Marques Jardim.
– On 1 November 1923 the foundation stone was laid of the grand monument erected at the Terreiro da Luta (‘ground of the fight’), in the parish (freguesia) of Monte (‘hill’), in honour of the Blessed Virgin (Santíssima Virgem) under the dedication of Nossa Senhora da Paz. It consists of an exquisite marble statue set on a plinth flanked by artistic bronze bas-reliefs, which allude to the traditional belief that the Blessed Virgin appeared on that very spot. Beside the monument stands a small and elegant chapel, where the holy sacrifice of the Mass and other acts of worship are frequently celebrated. The erection of this monument is due to the ardent zeal and untiring efforts of Father José Marques Jardim, who spared no sacrifice to give it the imposing and grand appearance that distinguishes it, even travelling abroad to collect donations to bring the work to completion. The formal inauguration, held with the greatest pomp and attended by thousands of people from every part of the island, took place under the presidency of the diocesan prelate on 14 August 1927.
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The Monumento a Nossa Senhora da Paz is a marble statue of Our Lady of Peace with bronze reliefs and an adjoining chapel, at the Terreiro da Luta in Monte. It was begun in 1923 and inaugurated in 1927 through the efforts of Father José Marques Jardim.
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Funchal. Parish containing the Terreiro da Luta.
Parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte above Funchal, at about 600 m, where leafing occurs later than in Funchal. It contains the localities of Jardim Botânico, Igreja and Marmeleiros and the Quinta de Sant'Ana. The Elucidário notes its many plants, such as acacias and Sonchus fruticosus.
- Terreiro da Luta
Funchal. Site of the monument, where the Virgin is traditionally believed to have appeared.
The Terreiro da Luta is a scenic site in Monte parish at 850 m, where legend places an apparition of the Virgin. From 1912 it was the terminus of the Monte railway, with a restaurant, and official lunches for distinguished visitors were held there. It has a bronze statue of Zarco and the monument to Nossa Senhora da Paz, inaugurated in 1927.
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Priest who promoted the building of the Our Lady of Peace monument, even collecting donations abroad.