Year · 1523

1523

Funchal resolved to paint St James the Less on the city's banner and seal.

Arms

1523

João Rodrigues de Freitas died at Madalena and was buried in the church founded by Henrique Alemão.

Freitas João Rodrigues de Freitas Madalena do Mar

1523

Pedro Álvares was juiz of the Funchal municipal council.

Alvares Pedro Álvares Funchal

24 January 1523

Amid plague and famine, the captain, council and cathedral chapter of Funchal made a solemn perpetual vow to St James, with a feast on 1 May.

Patron saintsSt James the Less (church)Vow to St James Simão Gonçalves da Câmara Funchal

21 July 1523

The first stone of the São Tiago church in Funchal was laid in a solemn procession.

St James the Less (church) Funchal