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Sanctuary of Montserrate - Fórnoles (14th century)
According to a popular legend, the origin of this sanctuary dates back to the 16th century. XII when a shepherd found the Holy Image in this place. After taking it to the town, the image reappeared here twice, so it was decided to build a small hermitage for it.
The sanctuary or hermitage of Nuestra Señora de Montserrate, also called Santa Mónica, dates back to the 16th century. XIV in which the church was built to replace the original hermitage. In the 17th century the church was renovated and the premises were expanded with a cloister, the old inn and the farmhouse that are still preserved today. A contemplative community that provided accommodation to pilgrims was responsible for the maintenance of the sanctuary.
The church has a single nave divided into three sections: the second and third correspond to the original Gothic construction, with a ribbed vault and a pointed barrel vault, respectively; while the header was renovated in the s. XVII and is covered with a dome on a drum and pendentives, a chapel and a baroque style access door and the sacristy were later opened. On the outside, the Gothic façade stands out with five pointed archivolts resting on friezes of capitals with figures representing the birth of Christ, on the left side; and of the Crucifixion and Resurrection, in law.
On the second Sunday in May, the pilgrimage to this hermitage is celebrated in commemoration of the prayer for rain that took place on May 4, 1521, in which the residents of Fórnoles and neighboring towns coincided, without prior notice. The population also gathers here on Easter Monday.
The Sanctuary was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC) in 1983.
The sanctuary or hermitage of Nuestra Señora de Montserrate, also called Santa Mónica, dates back to the 16th century. XIV in which the church was built to replace the original hermitage. In the 17th century the church was renovated and the premises were expanded with a cloister, the old inn and the farmhouse that are still preserved today. A contemplative community that provided accommodation to pilgrims was responsible for the maintenance of the sanctuary.
The church has a single nave divided into three sections: the second and third correspond to the original Gothic construction, with a ribbed vault and a pointed barrel vault, respectively; while the header was renovated in the s. XVII and is covered with a dome on a drum and pendentives, a chapel and a baroque style access door and the sacristy were later opened. On the outside, the Gothic façade stands out with five pointed archivolts resting on friezes of capitals with figures representing the birth of Christ, on the left side; and of the Crucifixion and Resurrection, in law.
On the second Sunday in May, the pilgrimage to this hermitage is celebrated in commemoration of the prayer for rain that took place on May 4, 1521, in which the residents of Fórnoles and neighboring towns coincided, without prior notice. The population also gathers here on Easter Monday.
The Sanctuary was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC) in 1983.
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Web: www.matarranyaturismo.es
e-mail: info@matarranya.org
Phone: 978890886
Whatsapp: 606994743
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