Place church/chapel Caniçal Machico

Church of St Sebastian

Igreja de São Sebastião (Caniçal)

Caniçal · Machico

Chapel founded by Garcia Moniz, parish seat, rebuilt as the present church in 1749–50.

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Caniçal (parish) — Chapel founded by Garcia Moniz, parish seat, rebuilt as the present church in 1749–50.

1594
The São Sebastião chapel at Caniçal was enlarged or rebuilt.
1748
On the night of 31 March to 1 April 1748 a violent earthquake struck Madeira, causing few deaths but heavy damage to buildings, including the cathedral, the bishops' palace, the customs house, the Monte church, the Mosteiro Novo house and numerous chapels and parish churches.
1749
The foundation stone of the new Caniçal church was laid.
1750
The new church of Caniçal was solemnly blessed.