Paschal Triduum
In 1688, Captain Bartlomeu de Frias Coutinho, expressed his intention to enter the convent, ordering the construction of three rooms in the last dormitory of the western wing, for his spaces. On 23 February, a new image of the Virgin Mary was installed in the front niche, executed by Fauger again, and in white marble which was specially ordered by his son, Father João da Madre de Deus, who ministered in the "Recolhimento" ("religious shelter"). The master sculptor also built various columns, pedestals, angels, cherubs and images (including "Nossa Senhora da Piedade" and "São José"). The artisan died in 1693, before concluding the altar for the image of "Nossa Senhora da Consolação". While a resident at the convent, "Father" Bartolomeu de Frias Coutinho worked on improving the roads to the chapel in 1695 and decorated the sepulchre tomb, during the Paschal Triduum of Holy Week, and other small works. Upon his death in 1696, Bartolomeu's testament left all his worldly possessions to the shelter, including his books and monies, to be used to create a silver censer and chains (with leftover funds).