{"id":95664,"date":"2021-05-17T08:39:13","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T08:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/?page_id=95664"},"modified":"2023-01-09T15:34:45","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T15:34:45","slug":"worship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/lisbon\/worship\/","title":{"rendered":"Worship"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"page-header\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Worship Options for Expats in Lisbon<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"JUSTIFY\">In Portugal, religion has always been a significant aspect of culture. Throughout most of Portugal\u2019s history, Christianity and Catholicism have played a prime role in governance. Today, in the 21<sup>st<\/sup> century, religion is still a significant aspect of Portuguese life and culture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"JUSTIFY\">In 711, the Moors from North Africa invaded the Iberian Peninsula and managed to control southern Portugal for centuries. The 8<sup>th<\/sup> century Castle of the Moors at Sintra and the Castle of Silves on the Algarve are impressive examples of the Moor&#8217;s influence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"JUSTIFY\">In 1249, the Moors were defeated and driven out of Portugal, and it returned to being predominately Roman Catholic. Portugal was considered to be the &#8216;second Rome&#8217; with a church, cathedral, or convent on every corner.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"JUSTIFY\">Lisbon has a wealth of glorious churches and cathedrals. Whether you are religious or not, many of them are worth a visit to experience the grandeur of the architecture. The iconic blue and white tiles are known as <i>azulejos<\/i> and can be seen in panels decorating the interior and exterior of churches and cathedrals.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><a href=\"http:\/\/paroquia-smbelem.pt\/\">Santa Maria de Belem Church<\/a> is in the Jeronimos Monastery and is a spectacular example of Gothic architecture. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The bodies of the famous explorer Vasco da Gama and the poet Luis de Camoes are entombed here.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\">Santa Caterina Church is an impressive example of baroque architecture in the Bairro Alto district.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Concei\u00e7\u00e3o Velha<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> is a magnificent church which has an English-speaking mass every Sunday at 11:00.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patriarcado-lisboa.pt\/site\/index.php?tem=65&amp;value=open:3675\">Sao Miguel Church<\/a> is in the Alfama district. It has services on Thursdays and Saturdays.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sedelisboa.pt\/\">Lisbon Cathedral<\/a> is also known as &#8216;Se.&#8217; Constructed in 1147, it is the oldest church in Lisbon. It has survived many earthquakes and has been renovated and restored numerous times. Hence, it has examples of Gothic, Baroque, and Romanesque architecture.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lisbonanglicans.org\/\">Saint Paul\u2019s and Saint George\u2019s<\/a> are two Anglican churches that serve the English-speaking community of Lisbon.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.riversideintchurch.com\/\">Riverside International Church<\/a> is an interdenominational church in Cascais with services in English. It is a community that has youth groups, care groups, and weekly prayer meetings.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jw.org\/en\/jehovahs-witnesses\/meetings\/\">Kingdom Hall of Jehovah&#8217;s Witness<\/a> has various locations in Lisbon. Services are in English.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cilisboa.org\/\">Shaare Tikva<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cilisboa.org\/\">h<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cilisboa.org\/\"> Synagogue <\/a>serves the Jewish community in Lisbon.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comunidadeislamica.pt\/\">Lisbon Central Mosque <\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">serves the Islamic community.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Mesquita Baitul Mukarram serves the Islamic community in Lisbon.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"western\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-family: Open Sans, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Our Lady of Fatima<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"JUSTIFY\">Fatima is one of Portugal\u2019s holiest sites and one of the most important religious pilgrimage sites.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"JUSTIFY\">In 1917, the Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children in the countryside of Fatima. She appeared on the 13<sup>th<\/sup> day of the month, May to October. Each month attracted more onlookers. It is believed that up to 100,000 onlookers witnessed this event. Today, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims come from all over the world to visit Fatima to attend a service at the church.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;city-side-bar&#8221;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-one&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Top Tips&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-one-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">01<\/td>\n<td>When renting a flat, be sure to ask about heating. Portuguese homes are notoriously cold in winter as usually there is no heating. Houses aren&#8217;t insulated, and electricity costs are expensive. Therefore, people forgo heating. But be aware, winters are freezing as well as humid. Many ex-pats are surprised at just how severe a Portuguese winter can be.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">02<\/td>\n<td>Why not start your day like a local with a caf\u00e9 and pastel de nata (traditional custard tart) sitting on an outdoor terrace. What better plaza than Lisbon\u2019s main square Pra\u00e7a do Com\u00e9rcio.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">03<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0Take the Ascensor da Gloria to the top arriving in Bairro Alto. Turn to your right, to find the famous viewpoint of San Pedro de Alcantara. This scenic lookout offers sensational views over the city.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">04<\/td>\n<td>Be very vigilant while traveling on the funiculars. Pickpockets are rife, especially in the high season. They will sit close to you, engage in conversation while a partner will take your wallet.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-two&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Useful links&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlisboa.com\/en\">https:\/\/www.visitlisboa.com\/en<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"LEFT\">The official tourist information site for Lisbon. Find out everything you need to know to make the most of your trip.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lisbon.net\/\">https:\/\/www.lisbon.net\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"LEFT\">Here is another site with information about activities and day trips from Lisbon.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/imigrante.sef.pt\/en\/\">https:\/\/imigrante.sef.pt\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"LEFT\">The official website for Portuguese immigration matters. Find out about visa requirements and how you can gain Portuguese citizenship.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/cities\/pt\/lisbon\/\">https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/cities\/pt\/lisbon\/<\/a><br \/>\nFor information about residence and all immigration-related questions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hurriyetdailynews.com\/\">https:\/\/www.hurriyetdailynews.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"LEFT\">Lisbon has a large expatriate community. This a great resource to find like-minded people in Lisbon. Whatever your interest, there is probably a group that meets up.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolisboa.pt\/en\/\">https:\/\/www.metrolisboa.pt\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"LEFT\">This is the Lisbon Metro website in English. You can plan your journey here.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-three&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Interesting Facts&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23333333&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#eeeeee&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-three-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"fa fa-snowflake-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>1. Portugal produces 50% of the world\u2019s cork. Portuguese cork from the Algarve region is superior and used by Moet Chandon for bottling its famous champagne. Other famous companies like NASA, Rolls Royce, and Airbus prefer to use Portuguese cork.<\/p>\n<p>2. The book shop, Bertrand, is the oldest in the world and you can visit it in Lisbon. It has been doing business since 1732.<\/p>\n<p>3. Nazar\u00e9, a coastal town north of Lisbon is famous for its epic waves. It is well-known among surfers to have some of the best and biggest waves in the world. The waves are known to get as high as 30 meters or 100 feet.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] Worship Options for Expats in Lisbon In Portugal, religion has always been a significant aspect of culture. 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