Throne of S. Bento | Opened 24 hours a day
The throne of S. Bento da Porta Aberta will be open 24 hours a day, from July, August to September 15, for all pilgrims and visitors.
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S. Bento da Porta Aberta marked the “Sunday of Divine Mercy”
On April 28th, the Sanctuary of S. Bento da Porta Aberta marked the Sunday of Divine Mercy. After the Solemn Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 3:30 p.m., the Eucharist wa [...]
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“S. Bento” blessed all the workers
On 1st May, the Sanctuary of S. Bento da Porta Aberta marked the Day of the Worker under the invocation of St Joseph “the Worker” with a Eucharist at 10:30 in the [...]
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São Bento da Porta Aberta marked the transit / death of S. Benedict
The crypt of S. Bento da Porta Aberta in Terras de Bouro hosted yesterday the celebration of the Eucharist and pilgrimage of St. Benedict, under the “Transit” or d [...]
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First Pilgrimage of S. Bento da Porta Aberta
On 21 March, the first pilgrimage of S. Bento da Porta Aberta will mark the death of S. Bento and the celebration of World Forestry Day. To mark the ephemeris there will be a [...]
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Lent in S. Bento da Porta Aberta
The Sanctuary of S. Bento da Porta Aberta will perform every Lent’s Sunday the prayer of the Way of the Cross. The beginning is at 03:00 PM with concentration on the cr [...]
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S. Bento da Porta Aberta celebrated World Sick Day
On February 11th 2019, S. Bento da Porta Aberta was celebrated the World Day Sick Day. At the door of the Basilica of S. Bento of the Porta Aberta, a reception was held at 10: [...]
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S. Bento da Porta Aberta marks the world day of the sick
With the motto “you got for free, give for free (MT 10.8)”, on 11 February, s. Bento da Porta Aberta celebrates the world day of the sick. For the day, at 10:30 a [...]
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“São Bento da Porta Aberta” receives the visit of the Secretary of State for Tourism
The Brotherhood from “São Bento da Porta Aberta” received on 29th August, the visit of Secretary of State for Tourism, Dra. Ana Godinho. This visit took place in t [...]
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Guided Tours
If you are planning to visit the Sanctuary of “São Bento da Porta Aberta”, know that you can organize a guided tour. Please contact us to make an appointment and we will provi [...]
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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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