Picture made from Traditional Portuguese tiles (azulejos) depicting a monk giving bread to an invalid man, illustrating Christian charity. Portugal.

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On the eve of the Battle of Montes Claros in 1635 the 1st Marquis of Marialva and 3rd Earl of Cantanhede made a vow that if they won the battle they would build a convent dedicated to St Peter of Alcantara in Lisbon. The Convent was founded in 1670 and Royal approval was given for the installation of the Capuchin Franciscan friars.

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Size: 2848px × 4288px
Location: Convento de São Pedro de Alcântara, Rua Dom Pedro V, Bairro Alto, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe.
Photo credit: © Andrew Wood / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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