The hermitage of Santíssim Crist del Calvari de Gata hosts throughout the year the image of the Holy Christ of Calvary, the patron saint of Gata. This image only leaves the hermitage during the week of the patron saint festivities in August, when it is moved to the church of San Miguel. This hermitage is located east of Gata de Gorgos, on the outskirts, on a mound called The Tossalet.
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Location
In Calvario street, the Calvario path begins, the ascent by which you reach the hermitage. By car, you can get to Calle del Tossalet del Calvari. In this article you also have a map of Google Maps to facilitate your access.
History
Tradition has it that the priest catcher Vicent Mulet found on the beach Dénia the image of Christ and promoted the construction of the hermitage to venerate him. During the Napoleonic War of 1812, many people from the town took refuge in the hermitage, and it is said that miraculous events occurred that caused the French who went to inspect it to flee.
During the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) it was a hospital.
Features
The work on this hermitage began in 1762 and ended in 1905 with the construction of the bell tower and the 14 chapels of the Via Crucis. In 1886 the building was expanded. The last major reform took place in 1974. Currently the hermitage is well preserved.
The temple is next to a small forest of cypress and pine trees. Its walls are white, the roof is made of gabled tiles and the small dome of glazed tiles rises above it. It also has a porch. On the main access there is a niche with a roof that represents the last station of the Via Crucis.
Parties
The patron saint festivities in honor of the Christ of Calvary are celebrated during the first week of August. On the first day, the image of Christ is lowered in procession to the church of San Miguel where it remains until August 6, the last day of the festivities.
In addition, mass is celebrated in the hermitage on holidays during the summer months. It is also the scene of the representations of Holy Week.
Source: https://www.ermitascomunidadvalenciana.com/
