Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Barcelona)
| Basilica of the Immaculate Conception | |
|---|---|
| Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady | |
| La Concepció | |
| Basílica de la Puríssima Concepció i Assumpció de Nostra Senyora | |
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  Basilica of the Immaculate Conception | |
| 41°23′41″N 2°10′3″E / 41.39472°N 2.16750°ECoordinates: 41°23′41″N 2°10′3″E / 41.39472°N 2.16750°E | |
| Location | Barcelona, Catalonia |
| Country | Spain |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| History | |
| Dedication | Immaculate Conception, Assumption of Our Lady |
| Architecture | |
| Status | Basilica |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Barcelona |
The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady is a basilica in Barcelona, Catalonia. The church originated as the Jonqueres Monastery, that was moved stone by stone when the land of the monastery was to be demolished. In 1879, a bell tower was added from the church of San Miguel which was also going to be demolished. On 20 February 2009, Pope Benedict XVI granted the title of minor basilica to the church, which became the eighth basilica in the city.[1]
Ramon Corts i Blay is the current Rector of the Basilica.[2]
References
- ↑ http://catholicbarcelona.com/2014/03/01/la-concepcio-updated/
- ↑ "Basílica de la Puríssima Concepció - Sacerdotes". www.parroquiaconcepciobcn.org. Retrieved 2015-12-17.
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