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Convent and Church of Saint Anthony (Cairu)

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Alberto Sousa asserts that the church is the first in Brazil to exhibit Baroque features, and predates the introduction of the style in Portugal. No other Baroque church in Europe exhibit the characteristics of the Church of Saint Anthony. Its value is attested by the emergence of numerous Brazilian
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The construction of the Chapel of the Third Order of Saint Antony began in the 18th century, but was never finished. It was constructed in a location recessed from the façade as a sign of obedience to the First Order. The partially-constructed building fell into decay in the 19th century; its ruins
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in 1630 during the Dutch occupation of Brazil. Daniel de São Francisco taught theology in Salvador for many years, and was then chosen to negotiate the separation of the Brazilian Franciscan convents from those in Portugal. He negotiated first with the Portuguese crown, then with the Pope in 1647;
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The Convent and Church of Saint Antony is divided into a church of Santo Antônio, a church yard with a monumental cross, and convent to the north. The chapel of the Third Order sits in ruins to the south.
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in 1941. The architect Mário Mendonça de Oliveira calls the convent and church "one of the most outstanding existing examples of Brazilian religious architecture and Franciscan architecture."
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churches constructed in rapid succession in the design of the Church of Saint Anthony, notably churches and convents of the same name in Paraguaçu and Recife.
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A cornerstone of the church dates to 1654, and construction was financed by both the Franciscans and donors in Bahia. Its design likely influenced the
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The Convent and Church of Saint Antony of Cairu was built on the site of a small chapel, also named after Saint Antony. It was built by
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Secretaria da Indústria, Comércio e Turismo (Bahia, Brazil) (1997).
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The church and convent are open to the public and may be visited.
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the first Brazilian Franciscan province was established in 1657.
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Location of the Church and Convent of Saint Antony in Brazil
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17th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Brazil
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Affiliation
Catholic
Roman
Saint Anthony
Cairu
Bahia
Brazil
Convent and Church of Saint Anthony (Cairu) is located in Brazil
Geographic coordinates
13°29′13″S 39°02′42″W / 13.48681°S 39.04511°W / -13.48681; -39.04511
National Historic Heritage of Brazil
Portuguese
Roman Catholic
Cairu
Bahia
Brazil
Saint Anthony
National Historic and Artistic Heritage Institute
Daniel de São Francisco
Penafiel
Portugal
Pernambuco
Salvador
Convent and Church of Saint Antony
Cachoeira



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