The Holy House of Mercy of Macau (; ), is a historic building in Senado Square, Sé, Macau. Established as a branch of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia, it was first built in 1569 on the orders of the Bishop of Macau, Belchior Carneiro Leitão.
It was a medical clinic and several other social welfare structures in early Macau. It later served as an orphanage and refuge for widows of sailors lost at sea.
It is part of the Historic Centre of Macau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
See also Santa Casa da Misericórdia List of Bishops of Macau Leal Senado Macau General Post Office
External links
Official website of the Holy House of Mercy Holy House of Mercy, Information from Macau Government Tourist Office
Holy House of Mercy, Archival Background from the Archives of Macao