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Igreja Evangélica Metodista do Mirante

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Can you imagine what it was like to be a Methodist in Portugal in the 19th century? Just a few steps away, on this very spot, stands the Igreja Evangélica Metodista do Mirante, a silent sentinel of a time when practicing any religion other than Catholicism was a rebellious act. The Igreja Evangélica Metodista do Mirante, the oldest Protestant temple in the city of Porto, was built in 1877. It was a time of great change in Portugal. The country was only recently a democracy and had just undergone a revolution where church and state were officially separated. At the time of its construction, Portuguese citizens were forbidden by law to open a non-Catholic church. It was a bold move by the Methodists, and one that would forever change the religious landscape of Porto. The Igreja Evangélica Metodista do Mirante is a testament to their courage and perseverance. It is a place where people can worship freely and openly, without fear of persecution. Today, the Igreja Evangélica Metodista do Mirante is a vibrant community center. It hosts services, events, and educational programs for people of all ages. So stand here, on this very spot, and feel the spirit of the past whisper through the walls of this grand old church.

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