[2] In 1612, a chair of theology was created, contributing to the expansion and importance of the convent, which also came to have a public library.

The corsair had been a patron of the church and had donated several works of art, like the silver throne of the deceased Jesus.

The marble gravestone of the corsair is located at the entrance of the church, displaying his family crest, as well as his pirate symbol, a skull and crossbones.

Anchieta founded the city of São Paulo, and was one of the founders of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

In the main altar stands the chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary, which was possibly brought to the island of Tenerife by the Dominican friar Pedro de Santa María de Ulloa [es], although there are indications that the sculpture was already on the island in 1558.