Cathedral of Mercedes, Uruguay
| Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes | |
|---|---|
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| Basic information | |
| Location |
Mercedes,  Uruguay |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| District | Diocese of Mercedes |
| Year consecrated | 1867 |
| Architect(s) | Antonio Petrochi |
| Architectural style | Neoclassicism |
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Mercy (Spanish: Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes) is the main Roman Catholic church building of Mercedes, Uruguay. It is the see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mercedes since 1960.
History
Built in Neoclassical style with design of Swiss architect Antonio Petrochi, it was consecrated in 1867. It is dedicated to Our Lady of Mercy.[1]
On the occasion of the celebrations of the Bicentennial of 2011, the Cathedral was refurbished, thanks to donations.[2]
Same devotion
There are other churches in Uruguay dedicated to Our Lady of Mercy, for instance:
- Parish Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Jude Taddhaeus in Villa Muñoz, Montevideo
- Charity Chapel, Hospital Maciel, Montevideo
- Our Lady of Mercy Chapel in Garzón
See also
References
- ↑ "360° images of the Cathedral of Mercedes". Retrieved 30 April 2013. (Spanish)
- ↑ "Cathedral of Mercedes refurbished". EL PAIS. 6 March 2009. (Spanish)
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Cathedral of Mercedes. |
- Diocese of Mercedes - CEU (Spanish)
Coordinates: 33°14′56″S 58°01′48″W / 33.2488°S 58.0301°W
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