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{{Short description|18th century Roman Catholic cathedral in Montevideo, Uruguay}} |
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| ⚫ | The '''Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral''' ({{langx|es|Catedral Metropolitana de Montevideo}}) is the main [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] [[Church (building)|church]] of [[Montevideo]], and seat of [[Archdiocese of Montevideo|its archdiocese]]. It is located right in front of the [[Montevideo Cabildo|Cabildo]] across [[Constitution Square (Montevideo)|Constitution Square]], in the neighbourhood of [[Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo|Ciudad Vieja]]. |
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| ⚫ | The '''Montevideo Metropolitan |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The origin of the church dates from Spanish colonial times (1740), when a church constructed of brick was built on the site. In 1790, the foundation was laid for the construction of the current neoclassical structure. The church was consecrated in 1804; it is dedicated to the [[Immaculate Conception]] and to the [[patron saint]]s of Montevideo, [[Philip the Apostle|Philip]] and [[James, son of Alphaeus|James]].<ref> |
The origin of the church dates from Spanish colonial times (1740), when a church constructed of brick was built on the site.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Historia|url=https://www.escueladeartesyartesanias.edu.uy/web/historia|access-date=2021-09-18|website=www.escueladeartesyartesanias.edu.uy}}</ref> In 1790, the foundation was laid for the construction of the current neoclassical structure. The church was consecrated in 1804; it is dedicated to the [[Immaculate Conception]] and to the [[patron saint]]s of Montevideo, [[Philip the Apostle|Philip]] and [[James, son of Alphaeus|James]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Iglesia Católica Montevideo|url=https://icm.org.uy/?seccion=parroquias|access-date=2021-09-18|website=icm.org.uy|language=es}}</ref> |
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On a side altar is venerated an image of the [[Virgin of the Thirty-Three]], [[patron saint]] of Uruguay. |
There is one major altar, several side altars, memorials, and tombs of several of the former archbishops and bishops who served in the cathedral. On a side altar is venerated an image of the [[Virgin of the Thirty-Three]], [[patron saint]] of Uruguay.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Cárdiff|first=Guillermo Fúrlong|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZVtdAAAAMAAJ|title=La catedral de Montevideo (1724-1930)|date=1934|publisher=Imprenta "El Siglo ilustrado"|language=es}}</ref> |
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==Gallery== |
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File:Front of the Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral.jpg|Façade of the Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral, showing the left tower |
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File:Mariano Soler Tomb Montevideo.jpg|Tomb of Archbishop [[Mariano Soler]] at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Montevideo |
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File:Altar of Metropolitan Cathedral of Montevideo.jpg|Altar of Metropolitan Cathedral of Montevideo showing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
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</gallery> |
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==See also== |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 22:23, 27 October 2024
| Metropolitan Cathedral | |
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 Altar | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin rite |
| Leadership | Archdiocese of Montevideo |
| Year consecrated | 1804 |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Ituzaingó 1373 Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo,  Uruguay |
| Municipality | Montevideo |
| Architecture | |
| Groundbreaking | 1724 |
| Length | ) |
| Website | |
| http://www.arquidiocesis.net | |
The Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral (Spanish: Catedral Metropolitana de Montevideo) is the main Roman Catholic church of Montevideo, and seat of its archdiocese. It is located right in front of the Cabildo across Constitution Square, in the neighbourhood of Ciudad Vieja.
History
[edit]The origin of the church dates from Spanish colonial times (1740), when a church constructed of brick was built on the site.[1] In 1790, the foundation was laid for the construction of the current neoclassical structure. The church was consecrated in 1804; it is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception and to the patron saints of Montevideo, Philip and James.[2]
There is one major altar, several side altars, memorials, and tombs of several of the former archbishops and bishops who served in the cathedral. On a side altar is venerated an image of the Virgin of the Thirty-Three, patron saint of Uruguay.[3]
Gallery
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Façade of the Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral, showing the left tower -
Tomb of Archbishop Mariano Soler at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Montevideo -
Altar of Metropolitan Cathedral of Montevideo showing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Historia". www.escueladeartesyartesanias.edu.uy. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ "Iglesia Católica Montevideo". icm.org.uy (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ Cárdiff, Guillermo Fúrlong (1934). La catedral de Montevideo (1724-1930) (in Spanish). Imprenta "El Siglo ilustrado".
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