Day of St. Benedict – patron of Europe | July 11
Commemorates on the 11th, the day of Saint Benedict Patron of Europe and 12th July, the day of St. John Gualberto.
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Throne of “São Bento da Porta Aberta” | Open 24 hours July and August
The throne of “São Bento da Porta Aberta” will be opened 24 hours a day during the months of July and August for all pilgrims and visitors.
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1st June | Pray for peace with the children’s of Syria
In this journey of prayer for peace in Syria, 1st June, we invite all Portuguese children, in schools, parishes or family, to offer a concrete gesture for peace in Syria. An i [...]
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Died Querubim Lapa | Author of the Crypt tiles
Died Monday, 2nd May 2016, Querubim Lapa, the master ceramist who was also a painter and sculptor, with 90 years. Appears associated with the Portuguese neo-realism movement t [...]
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21st March – Sanctuary of “São Bento da Porta Aberta” elevated to Basilica
Solemn Pontifical in Bracarense ritual presided over by the Archbishop Primate and proclamation of the elevation of the Shrine to Basilica (celebration by the choir of Sameiro [...]
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Flags join the countries of Europe in St. Benedict
Flags of all European countries are flown in “São Bento da Porta Aberta” until the end of 2015.
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