Igreja Matriz de Santo Antônio preserves Amazonian history

The Igreja Matriz de Santo Antônio, located in the Vila Santo Antônio do Prata within the municipality of Igarapé-Açu, Pará, serves as a significant historical landmark in the Amazon region. Established following the arrival of Capuchin missionaries in 1898, the site originally functioned as a mission for the catechesis and education of indigenous peoples, specifically the Tembé and Tenetehara groups.

The church holds cultural heritage status and reflects various social transformations, including its history related to leprosy isolation policies and its role in local agricultural and educational developments.