Altare pauperum
Altar for the seven martyrs of Fuente Obejuna, Córdoba
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Year of construction: 2024

Year of project: 2024

State: Built

Location: Maestra street, 20. 14297 Fuente Obejuna, Córdoba

Promoter: Archidiócesis de Córdoba

Architect: Pablo M. Millán Millán

Contributors: Francisco Aguilera (Stonemason); Cristian Castela González (Architect); David Vera García (Architect)

The altar designed for the seven Franciscan martyrs of Fuente Obejuna aims to be a sober and pure piece, free of unnecessary forms merely a great ara to hold the remains of these brothers. For this purpose, the simplest stone given to us by nature is used: a white sandstone, as recommended by the Enchiridion of the Church’s cultural heritage. Only one phrase from Saint Francis will surround the entire structure a phrase he spoke when he learned of the martyrdom of the five protomartyrs of the Order: Now I can say that I have had five lesser brothers.