Chapel of
S. Joćo da Corujeira
The Chapel of S. Joćo da Corujeira, adjoining the British Cemetery, is the oldest chapel in Elvas, Portugal. It was built in 1228 by the Knights Hospitallers on the taking of Elvas from the Moors. In 2005, after negotiations between the Friends of the British Cemetery and the Archdiocese of Évora, the Friends acquired the right of usage and the responsibility for the chapels restoration and maintenance. It will provide a place for private prayer and remembrance as well as a small museum for relevant Peninsular War memorabilia. The Christmas Bazaar and other events raise funds for the Chapel restoration. Restoration began 29 March 2007 with the removal of the partially collapsed roof.
Stage I took three months, during which the entire roof was replaced, electricity and plumbing were installed and the walls were waterproofed.
Fund raising has started for Stage II: renovation of the interior of the Chapel and creation in the lateral passage of a small Museum for artifacts and memorabilia relative to the Regiments and events commemorated in the British Cemetery.
500 was raised at a Benefit Luncheon after the Remembrance Sunday service on 11th November 2007.
A benefit Champagne Reception was held in February in the Tower of London.
All donations are gratefully accepted.
Please contact our Chapel Restoration Coordinator Celia Denney.
 | Chapel March 2007 |
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 | Chapel May 2007 |
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 | Main altar 2006 |
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 | Proposed main altar |
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 | Side altar 2006 |
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 | Proposed side altar |
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