Church of Our Lady of the Mount

The Church of Our Lady of the Mount is the main church in the civil parish of Monte, in Funchal, Madeira island.

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History

Adão Gonçalves Ferreira, the first man born on Madeira island, dedicated the chapel to Our Lady of the Incarnation in 1470. Construction began on 10 June 1741. On 20 December 1818 the Church was consecrated by the Archbishop of Meliapor and administrator of the Diocese D. Frei Joaquim de Meneses e Ataíde.
Emperor Charles I of Austria died in exile on Madeira island and was laid to rest in the church.

Festival

The Assumption of Mary was first held on 15 August 1551 and has been held annually since. Fires are made by locals and local food is made such as Espetada, Bolo do caco, and Bacalhau.