São Domingos de Rana Church - Largo São Domingos 113A

I think it's bad that the baptisms can only be seen by parents and godparents, having to remain seated the guests while taking the child to the Baptismal font, which is out of sight for everyone ...

Could you please let me know the time of service. I would like to participate this weekend.

"... The church of São Domingos de Rana, built in the Alto de Rana, dominated the whole region to the sea, and its presence was more pronounced since the area was devoid of arboreal elements. Legend has it that St. Domingos de Gusmão used to appear in Alto de Rana and in the "Rana barrier". There being no doubt that he intended that a chapel be erected, he would only have to decide where: whether in Rana or in Alto de Rana, now known as Santo Domingo de Rana. It was then decided that it would be built where the saint stayed longer. It is unknown how this question was settled, but the workers of the quarries there were never in doubt about the visits of St. Dominic of Gusmao. The date of its foundation is not known although it can be affirmed that the one of the first temple is very previous to 1589. This one denominated St. Domingos de Gusmão, but due to its location, happened to be designated by Santo Domingos de Rana. Having been greatly destroyed by the earthquake of 1755, the present temple was only rebuilt in 1838. The parish of São Domingos de Rana was created at the end of the century. XIV when, due to the population increase of the town of Cascais, it was decided to divide it into 3 - together with the Parish of Santa Maria de Cascais and that of S. Vicente de Alcabideche. Despite its modest interior space, given its imposing façade, the Church of São Domingos has been considered the most 'rich' church in the county. In 1964 the roof of the nave fell, destroying a famous painting of Pedro Alexandrino. ... " in #historiasdahistoriadecascais

The stay in the Church is very well organized, with the support of scouts and volunteers, safety distances are marked, hand hygiene is performed several times during the ceremonies, the entrances and exits are monitored and guided. It is safe to go to mass.

Very beautiful church. I often go to the evening Mass at 7:15 pm here and I really like the celebration, it is beautiful, with beautiful chants and I really like the Father who celebrates it, as he always gives very good homilies.

It was the 1st time I entered it and, as a lay faithful, I participated in the celebration of the Eucharist (in this case, a Mass of Vespers). In addition to the pleasant and memorable representation of the Beauty and the fruits of His Creation, I found a kind, welcoming and fraternal celebratory community. Despite the distance from our home, I believe that, relatively often, we will come to attend these celebrations.