| Igreja de São Jorge | |
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Interior during a service in Lent
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  Igreja de São Jorge
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| 32°49′38″N 16°54′25″W / 32.82733°N 16.90704°W / 32.82733; -16.90704 | |
| Location | São Jorge, Madeira |
| Country | Portugal |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | parish church |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Patriarchate of Lisbon |
| Diocese | Diocese of Funchal |
The Igreja Matriz de São Jorge (Mother church of Saint George) is a church and parish located in São Jorge on the island of Madeira in Portugal.[1]
The church was built in Baroque style in the 17th century. While austere from the outside, it is richly decorated inside. It as dedicated to Saint George.[1] The church is the ladgest Baroque church on the island.[1]
The church has a single nave. It features several altars, especially a high altar, with rich decoration in gilded wood.[1][2]
