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A '''Cathedral of Idanha-a-Velha''' ({{lang-pt|Catedral de Idanha-a-Velha}}) is a [[Middle Ages|medieval]] [[cathedral]] in the [[Freguesia|civil parish]] of [[Monsanto e Idanha-a-Velha]], in the [[Concelho|municipality]] of [[Idanha-a-Nova]], in the [[Portugal|Portuguese]] [[Castelo Branco (district)|district of Castelo Branco]].


== History ==
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[[File:Catedral idanha 1.jpg|thumb|235px|left|235px|A view of the cathedral in the former-civil parish of Idanha-a-Velha]]
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[[File:Catedral de Idanha-a-Velha .jpg|thumb|235px|left|The lateral portico of the cathedral]]
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[[File:Catedral idanha 12.jpg|thumb|235px|left|The rear of the cathedral structure]]
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A primitive basilica was constructed sometime in the 4th century. Influenced by this decision, King [[Theodemer (Frankish king)|Theodemer]], king of the Subi created the bishopric of Egitânia in 559-570.<ref>In 569, the Bishop of Egitânea was present at the Council of Lugo, confirming the existence of the bishopric.</ref><ref name="SIPA">{{citation |url=http://www.monumentos.pt/Site/APP_PagesUser/SIPA.aspx?id=5882 |title=Catedral de Idanha-a-Velha (IPA.00005882/PT020505040010) |publisher=SIPA – Sistema de Informação para o Património Arquitectónico |editor=SIPA |location=Lisbon, Portugal |language=Portuguese |first=Margarida |last=Conceição |first2=Marisa |last2=Costa |year=2001 |accessdate=1 December 2016}}</ref> Around 585, the cathedral started to be constructed, that included not only the main structure by the baptistry and the hypothetical palace.<ref name=SIPA/>
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Between the 9th and 10th century, during the Moorish occupation, the temple was transformed into mosque.<ref name=SIPA/>
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The '''Old Cathedral of Idanha-a-Velha''' <ref>[http://www.monumentos.pt/Site/APP_PagesUser/SIPA.aspx?id=5882 Monumentos]</ref> ({{lang-pt|Catedral de Idanha-a-Velha}})<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=RT9K8cek_HwC|title=IV Reunió d’Arqueologia Cristiana Hispànica|last=Històrico-Arqueològica|first=Institut d'Estudis Catalans Secció|last2=Prehistoria|first2=Universidad de Barcelona Instituto de Arqueología y|date=1995-01-01|publisher=Institut d'Estudis Catalans|isbn=9788472833005|language=pt}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SRRPAQAAMAAJ|title=Hep|date=2003-01-01|publisher=Ministerio de Cultura, Dirección General de Bellas Artes y Archivos, Instituto de Conservación y Restauración de Bienes Culturales|isbn=9788495215536|language=es}}</ref> also called '''Idanha-a-Velha Cathedral''' is the name given to the ancient cathedral of the Catholic diocese of Egitania today in the Union of the parishes of Monsanto and Idanha-a-Velha, in the municipality of [[Idanha-a-Nova]] in the European country of [[Portugal]].


Following the [[Reconquista]] (sometime between the 12th and 13th century) a new chapel was erected, re-using the materials from the previous construction.<ref name=SIPA/> [[Gualdim Pais]], Master of the [[Knights Templar]] was donated the region of [[Idanha-a-Velha]] by D. [[Afonso Henriques]] in 1165.<ref name=SIPA/> Thirty years later (1197) the region was donated to Lopo Fernandes, then-Templar Master, who two years later saw the transference of the episcopal seat to Guarda, diminishing Idanha's importance.<ref name=SIPA/>
After the creation of the bishopric of Egitania (bispado da Egitânia) in the fourth century, the basilica was begun about the year 585. During the Muslim invasion of the [[Iberian Peninsula]] was converted into a mosque,<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_S3dBAAAQBAJ|title=Por Tierras de la Mora Encantada|last=Gómez|first=Artur Goulart de Melo Borges Cláudio Torres Cristina Garcia Fernando Branco Correia Isabel Cristina F. Fernandes Maria Adelaide Miranda Maria João Vieira Maria Regina Anacleto Mário Pereira Miguel Rego Paula Noronha Ruben de Carvalho Santiago Macias Susana|publisher=Museum With No Frontiers, MWNF (Museum Ohne Grenzen)|isbn=9783902782854|language=en}}</ref> to return to the Catholic Church with the [[Reconquista]], being donated to the [[Templars]].


In 1229, Master Vicente, then-Bishop of Guarda received the donation of the ''couto'' of Idanha, but Marim Martins became the new mast in 1244.<ref name=SIPA/>
It stopped having the function of worship in the nineteenth century and today is a museum.


In 1326, the Templars received 500 pounds from the Commander of Rio Frio, for the "spiritual" benefit and temporal needs of the local population.<ref name=SIPA/> In addition, 100 libras was received from the commanderies of Almourol and Cardiga and 100 for the "spiritual" needs of Proença.<ref name=SIPA/>
==See also==
*[[Roman Catholicism in Portugal]]
*[[Cathedral of Lisbon]]
[[File:Conjunto arquitectónico e arqueológico de Idanha-a-Velha Inclui a denominada Catedral de Idanha-a-Velha (8).jpg|thumb|Another view]]


Work to renovate the old cathedral were initiated in 1497 by King D. [[Manuel of Portugal|Manuel]], who added an additional 5 [[Portuguese real|réis]] annually for its maintenance.<ref name=SIPA/> Part of the monies went to the construction of new doorway.<ref name=SIPA/>
==References==
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But, by the 16th century, the church was found partially buried, and work was initiated to recuperate the site, resulting in the correction of the orientation of presbytery.<ref name=SIPA/> On 10 October 1505, D. João Pereira and Father Francisco, extended the commandery following the death of Father Garcia Afonso, during a state visit.<ref name=SIPA/> The visitors described a church as including three naves, with seven arches on the right and four on the left, along with two entrance-way (one to the north and smaller to the south). The entrance-way was constructed of sculpted stone, and protected by awning supported by stone columns and covered in tile.<ref name=SIPA/> Over the principal portico was a stone belfry with two bells and decorated with a weather vane, while to the left of the awning was a building with five arches. The presbytery included vaulted ceiling in granite, with altar over column under a sculpted imagery of the Virgin Mary.<ref name=SIPA/> There were lateral altars dedicated to Santo António and São Sebastião, with painted sculptures, in addition to images of Santa Catarina and São Sebastião.<ref name=SIPA/>
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On 10 October 1537, Father António Lisboa visited the site, and noted that there was a exterior doorway with awning, supported by five columns, 6 varas high.<ref name=SIPA/> The chapel had 4 varas length and 4 wide, covered in azulejo tile, that included a old retable with a painting of the Virgin Mary, surmounted by red twill canopy.<ref name=SIPA/> Alongside the chapel they constructed a sacristy, with collateral altars and painted wood. To the left of the portico was a baptismal fountain.<ref name=SIPA/>

In 1589, the Chapel of Nossa Senhora do Rosário functioned from the site, and by 1593, a new portico was opened on the south facade.<ref name=SIPA/>

In the 19th century, the church was transformed into a local cemetery, as a result losing it cultural role.<ref name=SIPA/>

The first archaeological prospecting began in 1955, under the responsibility of Fernando de Almeida, the artifacts extract were dispersed throughout various museums and particular collections (Museum Lapidar Igeditano de António Marrocos, Museum Francisco Tavares Proença Júnior, [[National Archaeology Museum (Lisbon)|National Museum of Archaeology]]).<ref name=SIPA/> In 1960, under the same direction, new archaeological excavations were undertaken in the interior, resulting in the lowering of the pavement and consolidation of the structure.<ref name=SIPA/> The DGEMN began a plan to construct a new cover in 1962, that was implemented in 1964-1965, financed by Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.<ref name=SIPA/> Restoration on site began in 1964, with the consolidation of walls, reconstruction of the facade, leveling of the lateral walls, construction of the roofing and opening of the window over the principal door.<ref name=SIPA/> A new phase of restoration occurred between 1969 and 1971, supplemented in 1986 by work to benefit the cathedral and baptistry.<ref name=SIPA/>

Between 1987 and 1988, under the direction of Artur Corte Real, there were emergency interventions in the necropolis.<ref name=SIPA/> The following year, in a joint operation by IPPC and DGEMN, the cover the baptistery, fence and pedestrian accesses were unproved.<ref name=SIPA/>

The site was ceded to the IPPAR ''Instituto Português do Património Arquitectónico'' (''Portuguese Institute of Architectural Patrimony'') on 12 February 1998.<ref name=SIPA/> The IPPAR initiated work to improve the site, that lasted until 2006, that included a metallic structure around the baptistery and erection of glass to protect some parts of the site.<ref name=SIPA/> As part of the ''Plano de Aldeia'' of the ''Aldeias Históricas de Portugal (Beira Interior)'', interventions on the property were initiated under architect Alexandre Costa by the IPPAR.

==Architecture==
The cathedral lies in a fortified settlement situated on the right margin of the River Ponsul<ref>The river's name was a toponymy derived from the termo ''Procônsul''</ref>, implanted in the lowlands south of Monsanto. The church is situated within the walls, alongside the gate south of the wall.

The cathedral has a rectangular plan with two orthogonal axis, comprising a principal rectangle which juxtapositions a larger rectangular space on its largest side. The principal facade is oriented to the northeast, two stories tall with a arched doorway with rectangular lintel, secondary circular oculus and belfry. Its southwest facade includes two doors with rectangular lintels on the first floor and simple window on the second register. In the northwest, the doorway is surmounted by decorated gablette flanked by four gaps. On the superior register, corresponding to the clerestory of the central nave, with seven-arched openings. On the southeast, is a window with straight lintel and two slits, integrating an apparatus and Roman inscription, while on the second register there are five arches. There are two exterior baptisteries, one on the south entrance and another next to the principal facade. The exterior baptistery, in a cruciform plan, includes smaller adjacent tanks. A cistern is addorsed to the church, left of the principal portico.

===Interior===
The three nave plan (one of which was truncated) has wood flooring and slabs of granite, with access staircase in rose marble. The central nave is longer and wider then the lateral lengths, separated by arches, on columns and pilasters. Walls on the southeast and northeast have arcades of masonry, while the northeast have arches over decorated marble. The entire space is covered in wood ceiling. The southeast lateral chapel is rectangular and covered in vaulted ceiling, with a mural painting that represents St. Bartholomew with the devil at his feet (in ochres and burnt sienna) and decorative flourishes (in grey). Covered in shell-type covering, the chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary, integrates the upper part of the wall, dating to 1593, and is decorated with geometric, zoomorphic, cruciform and angel heads. There are also vestiges of a mural painting between the two chapels, that represents ''Calvário'', ''Cruz de Cristo'' and ''Santo António''.

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Template:Geobox A Cathedral of Idanha-a-Velha (Template:Lang-pt) is a medieval cathedral in the civil parish of Monsanto e Idanha-a-Velha, in the municipality of Idanha-a-Nova, in the Portuguese district of Castelo Branco.

History

A view of the cathedral in the former-civil parish of Idanha-a-Velha
The lateral portico of the cathedral
The rear of the cathedral structure

A primitive basilica was constructed sometime in the 4th century. Influenced by this decision, King Theodemer, king of the Subi created the bishopric of Egitânia in 559-570.[1][2] Around 585, the cathedral started to be constructed, that included not only the main structure by the baptistry and the hypothetical palace.[2]

Between the 9th and 10th century, during the Moorish occupation, the temple was transformed into mosque.[2]

Following the Reconquista (sometime between the 12th and 13th century) a new chapel was erected, re-using the materials from the previous construction.[2] Gualdim Pais, Master of the Knights Templar was donated the region of Idanha-a-Velha by D. Afonso Henriques in 1165.[2] Thirty years later (1197) the region was donated to Lopo Fernandes, then-Templar Master, who two years later saw the transference of the episcopal seat to Guarda, diminishing Idanha's importance.[2]

In 1229, Master Vicente, then-Bishop of Guarda received the donation of the couto of Idanha, but Marim Martins became the new mast in 1244.[2]

In 1326, the Templars received 500 pounds from the Commander of Rio Frio, for the "spiritual" benefit and temporal needs of the local population.[2] In addition, 100 libras was received from the commanderies of Almourol and Cardiga and 100 for the "spiritual" needs of Proença.[2]

Work to renovate the old cathedral were initiated in 1497 by King D. Manuel, who added an additional 5 réis annually for its maintenance.[2] Part of the monies went to the construction of new doorway.[2]

But, by the 16th century, the church was found partially buried, and work was initiated to recuperate the site, resulting in the correction of the orientation of presbytery.[2] On 10 October 1505, D. João Pereira and Father Francisco, extended the commandery following the death of Father Garcia Afonso, during a state visit.[2] The visitors described a church as including three naves, with seven arches on the right and four on the left, along with two entrance-way (one to the north and smaller to the south). The entrance-way was constructed of sculpted stone, and protected by awning supported by stone columns and covered in tile.[2] Over the principal portico was a stone belfry with two bells and decorated with a weather vane, while to the left of the awning was a building with five arches. The presbytery included vaulted ceiling in granite, with altar over column under a sculpted imagery of the Virgin Mary.[2] There were lateral altars dedicated to Santo António and São Sebastião, with painted sculptures, in addition to images of Santa Catarina and São Sebastião.[2]

On 10 October 1537, Father António Lisboa visited the site, and noted that there was a exterior doorway with awning, supported by five columns, 6 varas high.[2] The chapel had 4 varas length and 4 wide, covered in azulejo tile, that included a old retable with a painting of the Virgin Mary, surmounted by red twill canopy.[2] Alongside the chapel they constructed a sacristy, with collateral altars and painted wood. To the left of the portico was a baptismal fountain.[2]

In 1589, the Chapel of Nossa Senhora do Rosário functioned from the site, and by 1593, a new portico was opened on the south facade.[2]

In the 19th century, the church was transformed into a local cemetery, as a result losing it cultural role.[2]

The first archaeological prospecting began in 1955, under the responsibility of Fernando de Almeida, the artifacts extract were dispersed throughout various museums and particular collections (Museum Lapidar Igeditano de António Marrocos, Museum Francisco Tavares Proença Júnior, National Museum of Archaeology).[2] In 1960, under the same direction, new archaeological excavations were undertaken in the interior, resulting in the lowering of the pavement and consolidation of the structure.[2] The DGEMN began a plan to construct a new cover in 1962, that was implemented in 1964-1965, financed by Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.[2] Restoration on site began in 1964, with the consolidation of walls, reconstruction of the facade, leveling of the lateral walls, construction of the roofing and opening of the window over the principal door.[2] A new phase of restoration occurred between 1969 and 1971, supplemented in 1986 by work to benefit the cathedral and baptistry.[2]

Between 1987 and 1988, under the direction of Artur Corte Real, there were emergency interventions in the necropolis.[2] The following year, in a joint operation by IPPC and DGEMN, the cover the baptistery, fence and pedestrian accesses were unproved.[2]

The site was ceded to the IPPAR Instituto Português do Património Arquitectónico (Portuguese Institute of Architectural Patrimony) on 12 February 1998.[2] The IPPAR initiated work to improve the site, that lasted until 2006, that included a metallic structure around the baptistery and erection of glass to protect some parts of the site.[2] As part of the Plano de Aldeia of the Aldeias Históricas de Portugal (Beira Interior), interventions on the property were initiated under architect Alexandre Costa by the IPPAR.

Architecture

The cathedral lies in a fortified settlement situated on the right margin of the River Ponsul[3], implanted in the lowlands south of Monsanto. The church is situated within the walls, alongside the gate south of the wall.

The cathedral has a rectangular plan with two orthogonal axis, comprising a principal rectangle which juxtapositions a larger rectangular space on its largest side. The principal facade is oriented to the northeast, two stories tall with a arched doorway with rectangular lintel, secondary circular oculus and belfry. Its southwest facade includes two doors with rectangular lintels on the first floor and simple window on the second register. In the northwest, the doorway is surmounted by decorated gablette flanked by four gaps. On the superior register, corresponding to the clerestory of the central nave, with seven-arched openings. On the southeast, is a window with straight lintel and two slits, integrating an apparatus and Roman inscription, while on the second register there are five arches. There are two exterior baptisteries, one on the south entrance and another next to the principal facade. The exterior baptistery, in a cruciform plan, includes smaller adjacent tanks. A cistern is addorsed to the church, left of the principal portico.

Interior

The three nave plan (one of which was truncated) has wood flooring and slabs of granite, with access staircase in rose marble. The central nave is longer and wider then the lateral lengths, separated by arches, on columns and pilasters. Walls on the southeast and northeast have arcades of masonry, while the northeast have arches over decorated marble. The entire space is covered in wood ceiling. The southeast lateral chapel is rectangular and covered in vaulted ceiling, with a mural painting that represents St. Bartholomew with the devil at his feet (in ochres and burnt sienna) and decorative flourishes (in grey). Covered in shell-type covering, the chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary, integrates the upper part of the wall, dating to 1593, and is decorated with geometric, zoomorphic, cruciform and angel heads. There are also vestiges of a mural painting between the two chapels, that represents Calvário, Cruz de Cristo and Santo António.

References

Notes

  1. ^ In 569, the Bishop of Egitânea was present at the Council of Lugo, confirming the existence of the bishopric.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad Conceição, Margarida; Costa, Marisa (2001), SIPA (ed.), Catedral de Idanha-a-Velha (IPA.00005882/PT020505040010) (in Portuguese), Lisbon, Portugal: SIPA – Sistema de Informação para o Património Arquitectónico, retrieved 1 December 2016
  3. ^ The river's name was a toponymy derived from the termo Procônsul

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