It was built in the early 20th century and only completed in the 1960s, after decades of fundraising and local effort. In 2025, it celebrated its 60th anniversary as a completed church.

The building follows a neo‑Romanesque style. From outside, its white façade is flanked by two towers with clocks and decorated with a horseshoe arch portal and a large rose window, making it stand out against the greenery and thermal steam of the Furnas valley.

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Visitors often stop here on their way between the many gardens and hot springs spread around Furnas, adding a moment of quiet architecture and faith to a day usually focused on nature. Have you visited this church in Furnas? What struck you most when you saw it?

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