Fatima - Fatima, Portugal, the church of the Holy Trinity

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H Fatima (Fatima) It is a city of borough Ourem and is 142 km from the capital of Portugal, Lisbon.

The city is the largest Catholic pilgrimage center, well known for most appearances of the Virgin Mary. The last appearance was on 13-5-1917, the valley cave dIria, in 3 small peasant children. The children claimed that they saw a lady dressed in white, shining in bright light. In this position the locals, at first, They erected a cross to remember the miracle.

The 1918 They erected a small chapel (2,80 X 2,85) stone and local limestone, covered with tiles. Today this old chapel surrounded by a large church, part of a larger complex that includes a hotel and many facilities.

The T assembly comprises Basilica of the Holy Trinity and the following chapels : the Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Portuguese : Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus),the Shrine of Immaculate Heart of Mary (Portuguese : Chapel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary ), the Chapel of the Resurrection of Jesus ( Portuguese : Chapel of the Resurrection of Jesus), the Chapel of Jesus' Death (Portuguese : Chapel of the Death of Jesus) and Chapel of St. mystery (Portuguese : Chapel Santssimo Sacramento).

FATIMA - THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY

THE Church of the Holy Trinity or Basilica of the Holy Trinity (Portuguese : Basilica of the Holy Trinity) It is a Roman Catholic church in Sanctuary of Fatima, the valley Cova da Iria.
The 1997 international design competition was held for a new larger church as existing Vassiliki of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Portuguese : Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima Rosary) It was too small to accommodate the thousands of pilgrims who arrived in the city.
At 19-12-1998, An international jury selected the project architect Greek, Alexander Tompazi and the construction of the church began in 2004, Southeast. side of Sanctuary of Fatima.

The EXTERNAL DESIGN TEMPLE SAINT TRIADAS

The church has a circular shape, diameter 125 m. and height 18 m. Chosen circular shape to allow the faithful to have perception of the whole area
The space is open plan, without internal supports, with only two support beams length 182,5 m. Characterized by a small slope, to allow the faithful to see the altar from every angle.
The church has no windows and the ventilation is natural and the lighting is done with small spot
seats 8.633 positions, included 76 seats for disabled
The interior of the church there is the possibility to split into 2 sections, a partition wall height 2 m. The 1^The department will 3.175 seats 58 facilities for people with disabilities and 2^The will have 5.458 seats 18 facilities for people with disabilities.
The presbytery has capacity for 100 celebrations.
The main entrance consists of two impressive bronze doors (length 8 m. and weight 3 tons), decorated with black gashes in design artist Pedro Calapez, from Lisbon. It is dedicated to Christ, and is known as the 'Door of Christ». The doors leave between them a vertical slit, 2 cm, in order to show the visitor a view of the interior, and the crucifix be placed exactly opposite.

Right and left of the entrance are installed 20 plates representing 20 Mysteries of the Rosary.
Under the plates, there are 2 glass with 4 Biblical references, engraved in 26 languages, the Canadian artist, Kerry Joe Kelly.
The two side doors copper dedicated to 12 Apostles and text is the Portuguese artist, Francisco Providencia
Above the main entrance portico, It is situated the sculpture "angels FANEROMENI» (2007), the Cypriot Maria Loizidou. It is a floating grid, steel and brass, inviting the faithful to get inside the temple.

The interior TEMPLE SAINT TRIADAS

Inside the church floor, the Altar, the Vicarage, chairs of the elders and the Lectern is made of beige limestone area
THE Altar located opposite the main door looks the slot door. Its dimensions 3,50 X 1,90 m., thickness 94 from. and weigh 16 tons.
In front of the altar, It has placed a piece of marble from the tomb of the Apostle Peter (the Basilica of St.. Peter in the Vatican). Donated to 9-3-2004, Polish Pope Joan Paul II, the then Bishop of the region José Alves Correia da Silva, southeast side, made by Joaquim Correia.Jose Alves Correia da Silva
THE crucifix, ie the bronze crucifix (height 7,5 m.) above the altar, is Ireland Catherine Greene.
The Statue of Virgin Mary (height 3 m.) depicting the Virgin news, with open arms, indicates the Immaculate Heart and Rosario (garland of flowers), by the Italian Benedict Pietrogrande
The plated panels, on the altar wall, It is a handmade terracotta mosaic, dimensions 10 m. X 50 m. = 500 m². The gold color is attributed to the holiness of God and used as it offers tranquility and introduces the faithful in prayer. The 3 red lines are intended to attract the eyes for more concentration and perception of holiness. It is a collective work, Slovenian Marko Ivan Rupnik and a group of artists, from 8 Member and 4 Christian churches, based in Pontifical Oriental Institute of Rome.

CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY – UNDERGROUND SECTION

In the underground part of the church has created the "Galilee of the Apostles St. Peter and St. Paul». It's a big corridor, length 150 m. between the basilica of Trinity and "Prayer area». The "Galilee of the Apostles"Is the common atrium of the chapel belonging to the Basilica of the Holy Trinity.
The east wall of the basement is covered with panels tile, involving representations from the life of Saints Peter and Paul, designed by architect, AAlvaro Siza Vieira
in "Galilee of the Apostles», placed 2 water mirrors, inviting the faithful to reflection and introspection. THE 1^th, on the side of St. Peter, It shows the creation of life and the second, on the side of St. Paul, The 2^th Baptism shows, ie rebirth and new life.
In the foyer made reports, conferences, meetings, concerts and small theatrical events. Access to this area is via two staircases and two ramps.

The SPACE ENVIRONMENT OF THE TEMPLE COMPLEX

OR Basilica of the Holy Trinity located in D. the great Pope Square Paul 12 while opposite, the Pope Square Joan Paul II and to A.. is the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima.
The whole area is called "Area Prayer "
The statue of Pope, Joan Paul II (2008), in the square, white marble, It is the Polish, Czeslaw Dzwigaj while the NW. the square, the statue of Paul VI, It is the work of the Portuguese, Joaquim Correia
Next to the statue Joan Paul II, is the "high Cross», made of steel, (height 34 m.) the German sculptor, Robert Schad

Statue Paul 12, in the square, white marble, It is the Portuguese sculptor, Domingos Soares Branco while the statue of 1^th Bishop of Leiria Cathedral, José Alves Correia da Silva, southeast side, Belt made by Joaquim.Ife Alves Correia da Silva, work and that of Portuguese Joaquim Correia
In the center of the square there is a column with the Statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, unknown artist, in a fountain water that built pilgrim and placed on 13-5-1932 by Bishop Giovanni difference.

useful information

The entire complex surrounding the Basilica of St. Trinity and Basilica Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima among the Historical Monuments of Interest
OR Basilica of the Holy Trinity received Outstanding Structure Award (2009), from International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering, IABSE
THE Alexander Tompazis (Karachi, 1939) It is one of the most important Greek architects.

FATIMA- CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY – ACCESS

OR Basilica of the Holy Trinity Located in region Avenue D. José AM and the axis of two major roads of Fatima, the street Vincent de Paul and John XXIII Avenue.