Religion

Nossa Senhora da Natividade (Capela de)

In the area of Faial, in the parish of Santa Maria Maior, on the estate of the same name, stands the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Natividade, or do Faial, as it is more commonly known. It was built on the lands of the endowment instituted by Simão Acciaioly, who passed away in 1544. Zenobio Acciaioly, his son and successor in the administration of the entailed estate, built this chapel.

People mentioned in this article

Simão Acciaioly
Institutor of the endowment where the chapel was built.
Zenobio Acciaioly
Builder of the chapel.

Years mentioned in this article

1544
Death of Simão Acciaioly

Locations mentioned in this article

Faial
Located in the estate of Faial, in the parish of Santa Maria Maior.