Santuário Nacional de São José de Anchieta

The Santuário Nacional de São José de Anchieta (in English: National Sanctuary of Saint Joseph of Anchieta), formed by the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção (Church of Our Lady of the Assumption) and areas of the former Jesuit residence, is a Catholic temple located on a hillside on the Benevente River in the municipality of Anchieta, in Espírito Santo, Brazil.

[4] A heritage site of significant historical, cultural, and religious importance, it was fundamental in the process of catechizing the indigenous people of the Espírito Santo captaincy.

In 1759, the village of Reritiba was elevated to the status of Vila de Benevente and during this period the complex underwent significant changes to adapt to the new reality.

On September 21, 1943, the complex was listed by the National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage (IPHAN) due to its importance in Brazil's history and of the Baroque imagery.

[5] On April 24, 2015, during the 53rd General Assembly of the Episcopal Conference of Brazil (CNBB), the temple was officially declared the National Sanctuary of St. Joseph of Anchieta.

St. Joseph of Anchieta , co-patron saint of Brazil.