Paths of Faith | Temporary Exhibition

São Roque Museum and Church and Casa Asia – Francisco Capelo Collection.
Exhibition route and temporary exhibition.

Paths of Faith is an exhibition route and temporary exhibition presented in two cultural venues of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa, exploring faith, love, and death as central dimensions of the human experience. Through 28 works from different periods, regions, and artistic traditions, from the São Roque Museum and the Casa Asia – Francisco Capelo Collection, it invites reflection on the sacred and the profane, the body and transcendence, in a dialogue between physical, social, symbolic, and spiritual dimensions.

The temporary exhibition Oblivion is an integral part of the route. Created by Mafalda Oliveira Martins and on view at the São Roque Museum, Oblivion pays tribute to the 233 people who died alone in Lisbon in 2021, with no family or friends to claim their bodies. Inspired by a ceremony held at São Roque Church, this exhibition preserves the memory of those whose names are all that remain. Through imagined faces created from simple materials, it invites contemplation and reflection on loneliness, human dignity, and the importance of remembering those who passed away without leaving a visible trace.

Step by Step / Piece by Piece is a series of guided tours integrated into the Paths of Faith exhibition route. The tours explore selected works, highlighting their historical, artistic, and symbolic meanings. Through dialogue between Christian and Asian traditions, they invite reflection on love, death, and faith, offering a gradual discovery of the connections that unite the two exhibition sections.

A series of themed guided tours, taking place on the last four Saturdays of October, will strengthen the symbolic connection with All Saints’ Day, deepening public reflection on faith, love, and death.

Step by Step / Piece by Piece guided tours:

November 17 and 24 | 2:30 p.m.

December 3, 10, 15, and 29 | 2:30 p.m.

(maximum 20 participants)

Admission to the exhibition is included with the purchase of an entry ticket to the SCML museums.

Participation in the guided tours is free, subject to advance booking.

Bookings and/or Information
São Roque Museum
213 235 449 | museusaoroque@scml.pt

Casa Asia – Francisco Capelo Collection
213 235 004 | ca.cfc@scml.pt