The throne of S. Bento da Porta Aberta will be open 24 hours a day, from July, August to September 15, for all pilgrims and visitors.

18/06/2019

On April 28th, the Sanctuary of S. Bento da Porta Aberta marked the Sunday of Divine Mercy. After the Solemn Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 3:30 p.m., the Eucharist was celebrated at 4:00 p.m., presided by Fr. Manuel Morujão, S.J. and solemnized by the Community of Christ of Bethany. In his homily, the President greeted all...

07/05/2019

On 1st  May, the Sanctuary of S. Bento da Porta Aberta marked the Day of the Worker under the invocation of St Joseph "the Worker" with a Eucharist at 10:30 in the Basilica of S. Bento da Porta Aberta. Father José Luís parish priest of S. Pedro d'Arcos, Ponte de Lima  (diocese of Viana...

07/05/2019

The crypt of S. Bento da Porta Aberta in Terras de Bouro hosted yesterday the celebration of the Eucharist and pilgrimage of St. Benedict, under the "Transit" or death of St. Benedict. In his homily, the Archbishop of Braga considered that the founder of the Benedictines should be a "stimulus" for Christians and called for community living,...

27/03/2019