St George Anglican Church Lisbon
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| The English Cemetery |
The St George Anglican Church in Lisbon is set in the beautiful grounds of what is known as the English Cemetery, which includes the grave of the English novelist Henry Fielding.
The Anglican church for Lisbon in the Diocese of Europe attracts a steady number of expat worshippers and Portuguese Anglicans.
History
The church dates from the early 19th century following the demise of the Inquisition and its opposition to any form of "heresy." The first church burnt down in 1886. The present one was consecrated in 1889.
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| The exterior of the church |
Access - Getting There
St George Anglican Church is situated in the Estrela district of Lisbon within easy walking distance of Jardim Estrela.
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| Grave of the English novelist Henry Fielding |
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| St George Anglican Church is situated in the Estrela district of Lisbon |
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| The graveyard and church |
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