of Rouen, Cristóvão de Figueiredo and Vasco Fernandes besides the already mentioned Chanterene, Boitaca and Diogo Pires the Younger. The sacristy dates back to the 17th century and keeps some notable 16th-century canvases. Members of the community Saint Anthony of Lisbon, more widely known as Saint Anthony of Padua, was a member of the community of canons regular, and after his ordination, he was placed in charge of hospitality for the monastery. It was in this capacity that he welcomed the remains of the Franciscan protomartyrs, whose remains were being transported back to Assisi, after their deaths in Morocco. This led to his decision to leave the security and ease of the life of a canon for that of the newly founded Franciscans. References Bibliography David, Pierre (1947). "Regula Sancti Augustini, à propos d'une fausse chartre de fondation du chapitre de Coimbre," Revista Portuguesa de História 3 (1947), pp. 27–39. O'Malley, E. Austin (1954). Tello and Theotonio, the Twelfth-century Founders of the Monastery of Santa Cruz in Coimbra (Washington, DC: Catholic University Press, 1954). External links Monastery of the Holy Cross of Coimbra Roman Catholic churches in Coimbra Manueline architecture Gothic architecture in Portugal 1131 establishments in Europe Augustinian monasteries Santa Cruz Religious organizations established in the 1130s Christian monasteries established in the 12th century Tourist attractions in Coimbra Churches in Coimbra District 12th-century establishments in Portugal National monuments in Coimbra District