Nuestra Señora del Líbano, Montevideo
| Nuestra Señora del Líbano | |
|---|---|
| Basic information | |
| Location |
Molinos de Raffo 926 Montevideo,  Uruguay |
| Affiliation | Maronite Catholic |
| Year consecrated | 1986[1] |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Parish church |
| Architect(s) | Eladio Dieste |
| Architectural type | Church |
The Church of Our Lady of Lebanon (Spanish: Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Líbano) is a Maronite (Eastern Catholic) parish church in the neighbourhood of Sayago, Montevideo, Uruguay.[2]
Uruguay has a strong presence of Lebanese immigrants and their offspring. Since 1924, the Maronite Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary is also in Montevideo.[1] Their own parish was established on 30 November 1941.[2] The present temple was built in 1984-1986, designed by engineer Eladio Dieste;[3] it is dedicated to Our Lady of Lebanon.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Maronite Church in Uruguay". Retrieved 27 April 2013. (Spanish)
- 1 2 "Our Lady of Lebanon". Archdiocese of Montevideo. Retrieved 30 March 2013. (Spanish)
- ↑ "Maronite Lebanese in Uruguay" (PDF). Retrieved 15 May 2013. (Spanish)
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