Religion

Nossa Senhora das Dores

The parish cemeteries of Santa Cruz and Câmara de Lobos, and the Angústias in Funchal (now closed), have chapels for their exclusive religious service, all dedicated to Nossa Senhora das Dores. The first was built in the last quarter of the 19th century, and the latter in the year 1844.

The chapel of the Hospício da Princesa Dona Maria Amélia, intended for the service of the patients interned there, also dedicated to Nossa Senhora das Dores, with the exquisite image offered by the unfortunate prince Maximiliano, later emperor of Mexico, who was barbarously executed there in 1867.

People mentioned in this article

Maximiliano
Prince, emperor of Mexico

Years mentioned in this article

1844
Construction of the last chapel in the parishes of Santa Cruz and Câmara de Lobos
1867
Execution of Prince Maximiliano
XIX
Construction of the first chapel in the parishes of Santa Cruz and Câmara de Lobos

Locations mentioned in this article

Câmara de Lobos
Parish
Funchal
Angústias
Santa Cruz
Parish