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List Of Roman Catholic Cathedrals In Uruguay
This is the list of cathedrals in Uruguay sorted by denomination. Catholic Cathedrals of the Roman Catholic Church in Uruguay: * Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Canelones * Cathedral Basilica Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Thirty-Three in Florida * Cathedral of St. Ferdinand in Maldonado * Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar and St. Raphael in Melo * Cathedral of Our Lady of Mercy in Mercedes * Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Minas * Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, St. Philip and St. James in Montevideo * Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Salto * Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph in San José de Mayo * Cathedral of St. Fructuosus in Tacuarembó Cathedrals of the Armenian Catholic Church: * Cathedral of Our Lady of Bzommar in Montevideo Anglican Cathedrals of the Anglican Church of the Southern Cone of America: * Cathedral of The Most Holy Trinity in Montevideo [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cathedrals
A cathedral is a church that contains the '' cathedra'' () of a bishop, thus serving as the central church of a diocese, conference, or episcopate. Churches with the function of "cathedral" are usually specific to those Christian denominations with an episcopal hierarchy, such as the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, and some Lutheran churches.New Standard Encyclopedia, 1998 by Standard Educational Corporation, Chicago, Illinois; page B-262c Church buildings embodying the functions of a cathedral first appeared in Italy, Gaul, Spain, and North Africa in the 4th century, but cathedrals did not become universal within the Western Catholic Church until the 12th century, by which time they had developed architectural forms, institutional structures, and legal identities distinct from parish churches, monastic churches, and episcopal residences. The cathedral is more important in the hierarchy than the church because it is from the cathedral that the bishop governs the area und ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral
The Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral ( es, 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 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 saints of Montevideo, Philip and James. 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. Gallery File:Front of the Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral.jpg, Façade of the Montevideo Metropolitan Cat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iglesia San Nerses Shnorhali, Montevideo
Surp Nerses Shnorhali Cathedral ( es, Iglesia Apostólica Armenia San Nerses Shnorhali; hy, Սուրբ Ներսէս Շնորհալի եկեղեցի) is an Armenian Apostolic church in the neighbourhood of Bella Vista, Montevideo, Uruguay. This temple, dedicated to the Catholicos saint Nerses Shnorhali, is the prelacy of the Uruguayan Diocese of the Armenian Holy Apostolic Church. Its current head is Archbishop Hakob Glnjian. The church is part of a bigger ensemble of buildings that house Armenian-Uruguayan institutions. There is a memorial to the Armenian genocide, with a sculpture by Nerses Ounanian. See also * List of cathedrals in Uruguay This is the list of cathedrals in Uruguay sorted by denomination. Catholic Cathedrals of the Roman Catholic Church in Uruguay: * Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Canelones * Cathedral Basilica Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Thirty-Three ... * Cathedral of Our Lady of Bzommar * Armenians in Uruguay References External l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armenian Apostolic Church
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Cathedral Of The Most Holy Trinity, Montevideo
The Cathedral of The Most Holy Trinity ( es, Catedral de la Santísima Trinidad), popularly known as "Templo Inglés", is an Anglican church in Montevideo, Uruguay. Overview The original temple dates back to the 1830s and was built directly on the seashore. It was made possible through the sole effort of Samuel Fisher Lafone. At the beginning of the 20th century it was re-built on its current location, due to the modern development of the Rambla of Montevideo. It is the cathedral of the Uruguayan diocese of the Anglican Church of the Southern Cone of America. Bibliography * ''Guía Arquitectónica y Urbanística de Montevideo.'' 3rd edition. Intendencia Municipal de Montevideo, 2008, , page 32. See also * List of cathedrals in Uruguay * British people in Uruguay British Uruguayans (sometimes known as Anglo-Uruguayans) are British nationals residing permanently in Uruguay or Uruguayan citizens claiming British heritage. Unlike other waves of immigration to Uruguay from Eur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anglican Church Of The Southern Cone Of America
The Anglican Church of South America ( es, Iglesia Anglicana de Sudamérica) is the ecclesiastical province of the Anglican Communion that covers six dioceses in the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay. Formed in 1981, the province has 35,000 members. The vast majority of its members (30,000) live in Argentina (specifically in and around Buenos Aires) with its members in the rest of South America being thinly spread. It is one of the smaller provinces in the Anglican Communion in terms of members, although one of the largest in geographical extent. The province was known as "The Province of the Southern Cone of America" from its formation in 1981 until September 2014, when it formally changed its name to "The Anglican Church of South America". The province also included Chile, until the inception of the new Anglican Church of Chile as an autonomous province of the Anglican Communion, on 4 November 2018. History During the 19th century, British immigr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armenian Catholic Cathedral Of Our Lady Of Bzommar, Montevideo
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Bzommar ( es, Catedral Católica Armenia Nuestra Señora de Bzommar) is the cathedral church of the Armenian Catholic Church in Prado (Montevideo), Uruguay as Co-cathedral of Armenian Catholic Apostolic Exarchate of Latin America and Mexico. The temple is dedicated to Our Lady of Bzommar, the patron of Armenian Catholics. It is a significant religious center for the local Armenian community. Same devotion There is another church in Montevideo dedicated to Our Lady of Bzommar: the Parish Church of Our Lady of Bzommar in La Comercial. See also * Catholic Church in Uruguay * List of cathedrals in Uruguay * Surp Nerses Shnorhali Cathedral * Armenians in Uruguay Armenian Uruguayans number around 15,000–20,000 of the population, making Uruguay to have one of the largest Armenian populations around the world. The Armenian community in Uruguay is one of the oldest communities in South America, with most ... * Armenian Catholic Apostolic Exarchate o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armenian Catholic Church
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Tacuarembó
Tacuarembó ( Guarani: ''Takuarembo'', literally: "Bamboo shoot") is the capital city of the Tacuarembó Department in north-central Uruguay. Location and geography The city is located on Km. 390 of Route 5, south-southwest of Rivera, the capital city of the Rivera Department. Routes 26 and 31 also meet Route 5 within the city limits. The stream Arroyo Tacuarembó Chico, a tributary of Río Tacuarembó, flows through the north part of the city. As of the census of 2011, it is the eighth most populated city of the country. History On 24 October 1831, a presidential decree by Fructuoso Rivera ordered the creation of a city in the region. The task was entrusted to the President's brother, Colonel Bernabé Rivera. Colonel Rivera left Montevideo on a three-month journey with a caravan of wagons and families, towards the shore of the Tacuaremboty River, which in the Guaraní language means "river of the reeds". The area was surveyed and divided into blocks for settlement. On ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cathedral Of Tacuarembó
The Saint Fructuosus Cathedral ( es, Catedral de San Fructuoso) is the main Roman Catholic church building of Tacuarembó, Uruguay. It is the see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tacuarembó since 1960. History The original church was established on 30 August 1834. Originally it was a very humble ranch with thatched roof. The present temple, built in Romanesque Revival style, was consecrated in 1917. The clock is operational since 1930. Declared a National Monument, this temple is dedicated to saint Fructuosus of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San José De Mayo
San José de Mayo () is the capital city of the San José Department in southern Uruguay. Location and geography The city is located at the centre of the state, on the intersection of Route 3 with Route 11, from the centre of Montevideo. The railroad track connecting Montevideo with Colonia and with the northwest of the country passes through the city. The river Río San José flows along the northeastern and eastern limits of the city. History San José de Mayo was founded on 1 July 1783. It had acquired "Villa" (town) status before the Independence of Uruguay, which was elevated to "Ciudad" (city) on 12 July 1856 by the Act of Ley Nº 495. During the 19th century it became a commercial and cultural centre, known as "Montevideo chico" ("little Montevideo"). The theatre "Teatro Macció" was constructed at the turn of the 20th century. Population In 2011 San José de Mayo had a population of 36,743. Source: ''Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay'' Places of worship ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cathedral Of San José De Mayo
The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph ( es, Catedral Basílica de San José) is the main Roman Catholic church building of San José de Mayo, Uruguay. It is the see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San José de Mayo since 1955.Cathedral Basilica The construction started in 1857, with design of the Catalan master Antonio Fongivell. It was consecrated in 1874, dedicated to saint Joseph. In 1957 it was declared basilica minor and, that same year, National Sanctuary of Saint Joseph. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
