The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Benedict of Palermo (Spanish: Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo) is a Roman Catholic parish church in Paysandú, Uruguay.[1]
| Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Parish church |
| Year consecrated | 1860 |
| Location | |
| Location | Paysandú,  Uruguay |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Basilica |
History edit
The parish was established in 1805.[1]
The current temple was built in 1860, severely damaged during the siege of Paysandú (1864-1865) and rebuilt afterwards. It is dedicated to saint Benedict the Moor and the Virgin of the Rosary.[1]
In 1906 a Walcker organ was inaugurated.[2]
In 1949, Pope Pius XII proclaimed it basilica minor.[3]
Currently, a fundraising committee is advocating its refurbishment, understanding that, apart from its great religious and historic significance, this temple is also the venue of important cultural events.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b c "History of the Basilica of Paysandú". Retrieved 21 May 2013. (in Spanish)
- ^ The organ in Paysandú (in Spanish)
- ^ Sights in Paysandú Archived 2013-05-26 at the Wayback Machine (in Spanish)
- ^ Let's refurbish the Basilica of Paysandú (in Spanish)
External links edit
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