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'''St. Matthew |
The '''Cathedral of St. Matthew''',<ref>[http://www.gcatholic.org/churches/southamerica/2873.htm Cathedral of St. Matthew in Osorno]</ref> ({{langx|es|Catedral San Mateo Apóstol}}) in [[Osorno, Chile]] is the [[cathedral]] of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Osorno]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=mDo5IEYPoqsC|title=Fray Francisco Valdes Subercaseaux|date=1993-01-01|publisher=Andres Bello|isbn=9789561311237|language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kSPfCgAAQBAJ|title=DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Chile & Easter Island|last=DK|date=2016-02-02|publisher=Penguin|isbn=9781465453198|language=en}}</ref> |
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Also known simply as '''Osorno Cathedral''', the cathedral church lies in the vicinity of the Plaza de Armas.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NiNmAQAAQBAJ|title=The Rough Guide to Chile|last=Kaminski|first=Anna|last2=Meghji|first2=Shafik|date=2013-11-07|publisher=Penguin|isbn=9781409360728|language=en}}</ref> Designed by Chilean architect León Prieto Casanova, it is considered an architectural jewel of [[Gothic Revival architecture|Gothic Revival]] style, and is a major tourist attraction in the city. It noted for its imposing 45-meter tower and its large and colorful mosaics and stained-glass windows with representations of biblical figures. |
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| ⚫ | The original cathedral was built in 1577. The [[1960 Valdivia earthquake|1960 earthquake]] imposed serious structural damage to it, and it was demolished as a result. The first stone of the new cathedral was blessed and laid on May 1, 1962, and 15 years later, on November 24, 1977, the current building was consecrated. |
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It noted for its imposing tower 45 meters high and its large and colorful mosaics and stained-glass windows with representations of biblical figures. |
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The original cathedral was built in 1577. After the [[1960 Valdivia earthquake|1960 earthquake]], which caused serious structural damage to the cathedral, there was total demolition. |
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*[[St. Matthew's Cathedral (disambiguation)]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:15, 29 October 2024
| St. Matthew's Cathedral | |
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| Catedral San Mateo Apóstol | |
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| Location | Osorno |
| Country |  Chile |
| Denomination | Catholic |
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| Consecrated | November 24, 1977 |
The Cathedral of St. Matthew,[1] (Spanish: Catedral San Mateo Apóstol) in Osorno, Chile is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Osorno.[2][3]
Also known simply as Osorno Cathedral, the cathedral church lies in the vicinity of the Plaza de Armas.[4] Designed by Chilean architect León Prieto Casanova, it is considered an architectural jewel of Gothic Revival style, and is a major tourist attraction in the city. It noted for its imposing 45-meter tower and its large and colorful mosaics and stained-glass windows with representations of biblical figures.
The original cathedral was built in 1577. The 1960 earthquake imposed serious structural damage to it, and it was demolished as a result. The first stone of the new cathedral was blessed and laid on May 1, 1962, and 15 years later, on November 24, 1977, the current building was consecrated.
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ Cathedral of St. Matthew in Osorno
- ^ Fray Francisco Valdes Subercaseaux (in Spanish). Andres Bello. 1993-01-01. ISBN 9789561311237.
- ^ DK (2016-02-02). DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Chile & Easter Island. Penguin. ISBN 9781465453198.
- ^ Kaminski, Anna; Meghji, Shafik (2013-11-07). The Rough Guide to Chile. Penguin. ISBN 9781409360728.