Saint Longinus statue in Bom Jesus

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Saint Longinus statue in Bom Jesus, Granite equestrian statue in Bom Jesus do Monte, Portugal.

The Saint Longinus statue presents a mounted figure carrying a shield with two faces, created from solid granite stone blocks in neoclassical style.

Portuguese sculptor Pedro José Luís crafted this religious monument in 1819, with financial support from Luís Castro de Couto of Pico de Regalados.

During São João festivities, single women gather near the statue to request marriage through traditional prayers and offerings.

The statue stands within the Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary grounds, accessible by funicular railway or ascending the baroque staircase.

The shield of the Saint Longinus statue features two mysterious faces without any documented explanation for their symbolic meaning.

Location: Nogueiró e Tenões

Inception: 1819

Made from material: granite

GPS coordinates: 41.55484,-8.37792

Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:08

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