 The religious community was supported by the founding of a "factory" in the beginning of the 13th century, which helped to develop the parish.By the 16th century, the "College of Cedofeita" was one of the largest property-owners in the area of Porto, supported by land-rents from the district and donations from the faith community.Between the 17th and 18th century, the church was remodelled, with the extension of lateral chapels from the fourth section of the nave.