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Inspiration in Florence and artist buried in wall: Boa Morte church, in Piracicaba turns 100 years old

Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte Church and Assunção Reproduction/Google Maps A temple that can be seen from different points in Piracicaba (SP) turns 100 years old this Saturday (15). It was on that date, in 1926, that the construction of the...

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Inspiration in Florence and artist buried in wall: Boa Morte church, in Piracicaba turns 100 years old
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But the history of this church is much older than its century-old construction. According to the parish, the current construction is a century old, but the trajectory began 82 years earlier, with the creation of Miguelzinho Dutra, who is buried inside the church — find out the story below.

  • Click to the g1 Piracicaba channel on WhatsApp The building was listed as a historical and cultural heritage site in Piracicaba on January 29, 2004, almost eight decades after completion.
  • According to Condepac, the property has a P1 level of protection, considered the maximum degree of preservation.

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Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte Church and Assunção Reproduction/Google Maps A temple that can be seen from different points in Piracicaba (SP) turns 100 years old this Saturday (15). It was on that date, in 1926, that the construction of the current building of the Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte e Assunção Church was completed after 35 years of work. But the history of this church is much older than its century-old construction. According to the parish, the current construction is a century old, but the trajectory began 82 years earlier, with the creation of Miguelzinho Dutra, who is buried inside the church — find out the story below. ? Click to the g1 Piracicaba channel on WhatsApp The building was listed as a historical and cultural heritage site in Piracicaba on January 29, 2004, almost eight decades after completion. According to Condepac, the property has a P1 level of protection, considered the maximum degree of preservation. ? Preservation is related to the importance of the building as a reference of faith and education for the city, its antiquity and the presence of the remains of Miguelzinho Dutra, builder of the primitive church. The place also keeps the memory of the old cemetery of the Brotherhood of Good Death. To celebrate 100 years, a Solemn Mass is planned on Sunday (16), at 10 am, presided over by Archbishop Dom Antônio Emídio Vilar. The ceremony will also feature a performance by the Sacred Choir by the Camerata Paulista. ? What will you see in this report? First chapel received donation from Dom Pedro II How fire changed the course of history Dome was inspired by Florence Where are the remains of Miguelzinho Dutra? After all, Good Death or Assumption? Who takes care of the church

The first chapel received a donation from Dom Pedro II Miguel Arcanjo Benício Dutra, known as Miguelzinho Dutra, was born in Itu (SP) and lived part of his life in Piracicaba (SP). In addition to being an architect and painter, he was also recognized as a carver, the artisanal work of carving and decorating wood. It was he who designed and built the first chapel that gave rise to the religious complex, back in the 19th century. In 1851, he also founded the Brotherhood of Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte, responsible for the first religious center built on the site between 1853 and 1855. The importance of the church even reached the Court. In 1864, Miguelzinho Dutra was in Rio de Janeiro (RJ) and was received by Emperor Dom Pedro II, who donated 100 thousand réis to help with the works and maintenance of the church. How fire changed the course of history According to the Condepac collection, the building was abandoned for a few years. The building was close to Colégio Nossa Senhora da Assunção and a cemetery linked to the Irmandade da Boa Morte. However, a fire changed the fate of the complex on January 25, 1891. The flames destroyed the school and part of the church, and began the process that would lead to the reconstruction of the complex and construction that lasted 35 years. To rebuild the school and church, the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Chambéry hired the Italian architect Alberto Borelli. Classified as eclectic with neo-Renaissance characteristics, because of this the construction brings together elements inspired by the Renaissance and Baroque. Dome was inspired by the Italian church Santa Maria del Fiore, in Florence José Nascimento/Personal Collection According to the Condepac collection, the dome was inspired by the Santa Maria del Fiore Church, in Florence, one of the landmarks of Italian Renaissance architecture. They were built many years after construction began, by Paulo Pecorari and his partner, Romanini. During the work, Romanini died after falling from scaffolding. The details of the main facade also follow Renaissance references. The building brings together niches, oculi, windows with full arches, moldings and orders of columns, used freely, without the rigidity characteristic of ancient Classicism. Although it has elements from different periods, the building is classified as Neo-Renaissance, due to its inspiration in the Italian Renaissance repertoire. Where are Miguelzinho Dutra's remains? Plaque in honor of Miguel Archangel Benício Assunção Dutra, artist buried in a church in Piracicaba Igreja Nossa Senhora da Assunção/Disclosure According to the parish, the remains of Miguel Archangel Benício Dutra, known as Miguelzinho Dutra, are not exposed inside the church. They are buried inside the back wall of the temple, according to a common funerary practice at the time. There is a plaque at the site that identifies the burial and presents information about the artist, indicating that his remains are there. The identification remains on the wall of the church and helps preserve the memory of the man who was linked to the origin of the first temple built on the site. After all, Good Death or Assumption? According to the parish, the church was initially linked to the Brotherhood of Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte. Therefore, the first temple was known as the Church of Boa Morte. After the fire of 1891 and the reconstruction of the school and church, the temple came to be called Igreja Nossa Senhora da Assunção, in reference to Colégio Nossa Senhora da Assunção, which already operated next door. However, the municipality's heritage documents use the name Igreja Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte e Assunção. Who takes care of the church? Altar of the Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte e Assunção Church, in Piracicaba Nossa Senhora da Assunção Church/Disclosure The church is located within the Colégio Dom Bosco-Assunção complex, administered by the Salesians of Dom Bosco, a religious congregation of Italian origin. Currently, the church is open to the public on Sundays, for the celebration of the 10 am mass. The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Chambéry were responsible for the school and participated in the reconstruction of the complex. At the end of 1988, with the sisters leaving, the administration of the complex passed to the Salesians. The Salesian presence also left its mark on the temple bells. They have been restored and automated and currently play daily at noon and 6pm. I