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Why is this small chapel wedged between buildings? You are standing in front of the Capela do Senhor dos Passos, a silent witness to Porto’s history. The Capela do Senhor dos Passos, though humble in size, played a significant role in Porto’s religious tradition. This chapel, nestled on Rua de São Sebastião, was once part of a network of oratories belonging to the Convento dos Grilos. These oratories marked the route of the Senhor dos Passos procession, a solemn event during Lent. Sadly, political shifts in the 19th century led to the suppression of religious orders. The processions, a vibrant part of Porto’s religious life, were halted. One by one, the oratories disappeared, leaving the Capela do Senhor dos Passos as a poignant reminder of a bygone era. Today, only two of these oratories remain. The other survivor, originally located on Rua de São Francisco, now stands on Rua Nova da Alfândega, facing the Igreja de São Nicolau. So, as you take in the unassuming façade of Capela do Senhor dos Passos, remember that you are looking at more than just bricks and mortar. You’re witnessing a tangible link to a time when faith resonated through these very streets.

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