Chapel of Senhor da Pedra by dinoabmc

It was built on a rock by the sea in 1686.

It is believed that the cult originated in the Stone Chapel Lord may have originated from an ancient pagan worship, naturalistic character of the pre-Christian peoples, whose deities were worshiped by nature, was subsequently converted to Christianity.

The pilgrimage to Lord Stone is one of the most traditional both of Vila Nova de Gaia as the Gulpilhares parish. It takes place every year on the beaches of Senhor da Pedra, on Trinity Sunday, and extends until the following Tuesday.

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