Parish Church of São Miguel

The Parish Church of São Miguel, is located in Póvoa de São Miguel, in the municipality of Moura.

Built between the late 15th century and the early 16th century, the church once belonged to the Order of Saint Benedict of Avis. Regarding religious devotion, two brotherhoods were associated with the church: the Brotherhood of Our Lady of the Rosary, founded in 1690, and the Brotherhood of the Blessed Sacrament.

The church features both the Cross of Avis and the Cross of Santiago. The ceiling of the main chapel displays fascinating frescoes of the four Evangelists: Saint Mark, Saint Matthew, Saint Luke, and Saint John. Inside, the church houses statues of Saint Michael, the patron of Póvoa, and Our Lady of the Rosary.

Location

It is located at the entrance to the village of Póvoa de São Miguel, next to the road connecting Póvoa to Mourão. It occupies an elevated position and can be seen from various points in the village.