Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral

Metropolitan Cathedral
Altar
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin rite
LeadershipArchdiocese of Montevideo
Year consecrated1804
StatusActive
Location
LocationItuzaingó 1373
Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo,  Uruguay
MunicipalityMontevideo
Architecture
Groundbreaking1724
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

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]

  • Façade of the Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral, showing the left tower
    Façade of the Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral, showing the left tower
  • Tomb of Archbishop Mariano Soler at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Montevideo
    Tomb of Archbishop Mariano Soler at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Montevideo
  • Altar of Metropolitan Cathedral of Montevideo showing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
    Altar of Metropolitan Cathedral of Montevideo showing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

See also

References

  1. ^ "Historia". www.escueladeartesyartesanias.edu.uy. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
  2. ^ "Iglesia Católica Montevideo". icm.org.uy (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-09-18.
  3. ^ Cárdiff, Guillermo Fúrlong (1934). La catedral de Montevideo (1724-1930) (in Spanish). Imprenta "El Siglo ilustrado".


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