The chapel of Santa Lucia

Santa Lucía, a lawyer for vision problems, also has a corner for herself in Dénia. It is one of the so-called “De Conquista” hermitages dating back to the 1708th century and with subsequent remodeling between 1812 and XNUMX.

It is a one nave building, rectangular whose interior is divided in two by a central arch of rough pointed out that can be seen in buildings of this era. His most treasured possession is a chalice of the second half of XVII century on the image of the saint is. Outside you can observe the buttresses constructed masonry technique.

The main facade is taken by the gateway, a door of semicircular arch with ashlar and keystones and crowning the facade, a small bell tower made of stone.

Location

The hermitage is located in the Natural Park Montgó, about 2,5 kilometers from the city center, in a very quiet area of ​​a residential area that can be accessed by bicycle, on foot or by car, since there is no public transport to the hermitage.

To access there are two very simple ways:

The first access is next to the Nursing Home St. Lucia. We can park the car in the parking lot of the residence and see before us a huge stone wall. Following this wall is a qualified way, and about 50 meters is the chapel. From this access we reached the esplanade of Santa Lucia, where already sighted the small building.

To take the second itinerary we will start from the port of Denia, looking for the road to Les Rotes to the Port Dénia Hotel roundabout. Once we reach that roundabout we will take the first exit, follow the path for about 200 meters and turn left, and 50 meters ahead, turn right again. Following that path, the Camí d'Aranda, we will look for the Montgo and we will always go upwards until we reach the Santa Llúcia road on our left, the same road that leads to the Alfa & Omega school. It is a narrow road but does not pose any obstacles for vehicles. At the end of the path, behind some pine trees and Mediterranean vegetation, we will find the hermitage.

Schedules and Masses in the chapel

The chapel of Santa Lucia, like the rest of the municipality, remains closed during the year, opening its doors to the public on December 13, the feast of the patron, and if required, for private events.

Hermitage facilities are assigned for shared use Parroquia San Antonio, and now also hosts the Bulgarian Orthodox Church of the Bulgarian Patriarchate.

Sundays and holidays a Holy Orthodox liturgy is celebrated at 10: 00 hours. For visits call concerted rev Orthodox priest. Aleksandar tel. 690109682

Feast of Saint Lucia

The festivity of Santa Lucía is celebrated on December 13, and to commemorate the name day a porrat is performed and pilgrimage to the hermitage. Throughout the centuries, devotees have approached the image of the saint to pass a handkerchief over her eyes and thus heal her illnesses.

Around Santa Lucia

The hermitage of Santa Lucía is located in a residential area of ​​Montgó, very close to the Nursing Home to which it gives its name and the Day Center. Near the hermitage are the Alfa & Omega and Sacred heart, And nearby services are limited to a bar / restaurant (Bar Campús) located approximately 300 meters from the shrine, as far as can be accessed by car.

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