Chapel of
Sćo 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 in the lateral passage for artifacts and memorabilia relative to the Regiments and events commemorated in the British Cemetery.
Fund raising continues for the renovation of the Chapel and creation of the museum.
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Click on each photo to enlarge
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Main altar 2006
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Altar 24 June 2010
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Side altar 2006
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Altar 24 June 2010
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Chapel of Sćo Joćo da Corujeira
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Side altar 2007
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Altar 24 June 2010
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Please contact our Chapel Restoration Coordinator Celia Denney for information about how you can help.
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Sacristy 2010
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