Convento de Santa Ángela de la Cruz

Seville's Convent of Santa Ángela is the home of the Hermanas de la Santa Cruz, a community founded by Santa Ángela de la Cruz, a nun renowned for her exceptional work during various smallpox epidemics. She was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2002.

The façade of the building is long and sober, only alleviated by the simple doorway of stone blocks leading to the outside vestibule, which contains two ceramic altarpieces: the Macarena Esperanza and the Cristo de los Gitanos. A broad zigzag corridor leads to the convent's small, rectangular chapel, which is the only part that can be visited. This has a modern appearance, with semicircular arches decorated with plasterwork. In the distance, the Baroque altar is presided over by the image of the Virgen de la Salud, which comes from the church of Santa Lucía, where Mother Angelita was baptised. The body of Mother Angelita rests in a glass case in front of the altar, whilst the body of sister María Purísima rests in the side of the chapel.

During the week after Easter, the nuns decorate the interior courtyard to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ, and visitors can access the two inner courtyards.