A church linked to the Grand Prior of Crato
Vive Cabeceiras · Faia · organização religiosa em 1758

A parish’s history also involves distant connections.

In his 1758 response, Faia’s abbot wrote that the right to nominate him belonged to Prince Pedro in his capacity as Grand Prior of Crato. He also referred to the involvement of Porto’s ecclesiastical official in his formal appointment. These details show that local religious organisation involved authorities beyond Cabeceiras. The account describes how the post was filled at that time; it does not mean Faia belonged to the municipality of Crato or Porto.

The same response estimated the benefice’s revenue at 450 thousand réis. This figure describes the institution and should not be presented as a current salary or converted directly into today’s prices. Read alongside the altars and chapels, it adds a layer to the story: beyond the building and devotions, there was an organisation of offices and revenues.

Sources and context
Municipality of Cabeceiras de Basto — Parish memories of Faia, 23/05/1758, replies 8, 20 and 21
https://www.cabeceirasdebasto.pt/cultura-memorias-paroquiais-faia
Accessed: 2026-11-07

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