Portuguese Army honours the city of Porto with a sculpture inspired by Clérigos Tower

25 October 2026

As part of the celebrations marking Portuguese Army Day, Clérigos Church and Tower hosted two events highlighting the ties between the Portuguese Army, the city of Porto and the Brotherhood of Clérigos.

In the morning, Clérigos Church hosted a Mass of Thanksgiving and Remembrance, presided over by D. Sérgio Dinis, Bishop for the Armed Forces and Security Forces.

In the afternoon, a monument honouring the city of Porto on behalf of the Portuguese Army was unveiled. Entitled Clérigos Tower: The Story Told in Iron, the sculpture was created by Professor Luís Miguel Morais, a lecturer at the Instituto dos Pupilos do Exército.

Part of the Metalmorfose artistic project, the work recreates Clérigos Tower at a scale of 1:100, using reclaimed parts and metal materials, including components from vehicles dating back to the period of the 25 April 1974 Revolution. By transforming these materials, the sculpture brings together art, heritage and historical memory, drawing inspiration from one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

The sculpture was presented by the Chief of the Army General Staff, General Eduardo Mendes Ferrão, to Porto City Council’s Councillor for Culture, Dr Jorge Sobrado, in the presence of the artist and the President of the Brotherhood of Clérigos, Father Manuel Fernando.

On the same occasion, General Eduardo Mendes Ferrão received the insignia of Brother of the Brotherhood of Clérigos, in a gesture that strengthens the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two institutions.

This tribute represented the Portuguese Army’s recognition of the warm welcome extended by the city and its people, celebrating their shared history and the enduring connection between Porto and Clérigos.