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PARÓQUIA DE SANTO ANTÔNIO DO CACHOEIRA

Built in 1884, the Santo Antônio da Cachoeira Parish is one of Piracaia's great historical treasures. Beyond its religious importance, the church holds a unique detail: on the ceiling are portrayed, one by one, the 266 popes in the history of the Catholic Church, from Saint Peter to Pope Leo XIV.

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Historical Description

The parish was founded in 1817 when Leonor de Oliveira Franco and her children donated land for the construction of a small chapel in honor of Saint Anthony. The current main church was inaugurated in 1891 and is considered the starting point of Piracaia, representing the city's greatest historical heritage.

Cultural Description

The parish houses a unique artistic panel on the nave ceiling where portraits of all the Popes of the Catholic Church, from Saint Peter to Francis, have been painted. Worldwide, besides Piracaia, only the Basilica of Saint Paul in the Vatican possesses a similar work, giving the parish international cultural and religious significance.

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