Stella Maris Church, Montevideo

The Stella Maris Church (Spanish: Iglesia Stella Maris) is a Roman Catholic parish church in the neighbourhood of Carrasco, Montevideo, Uruguay.[1]

Parroquia Stella Maris
Parroquia Stella Maris en 2013.
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusParish church
PatronStella Maris
Year consecrated1918
Location
LocationGabriel Otero 6489
Montevideo,  Uruguay
Architecture
Architect(s)Rafael Ruano
TypeChurch

The edifice was built in 1918, designed by architect Rafael Ruano.[2] It is dedicated to Our Lady, Star of the Sea, in allusion to the fact that Carrasco was a seaside resort when it was established at the beginning of the 20th century.

The parish was established on 24 February 1934.[1]

Several years ago a wooden image of a Christ Pantocrator was added to the main altar.[3]

In the front yard can be seen an image of the Virgin of the Thirty-Three, patron saint of Uruguay.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Stella Maris". Archdiocese of Montevideo. Retrieved 30 March 2013. (in Spanish)
  2. ^ "Stella Maris". Intendencia de Montevideo. Retrieved 27 April 2013. (in Spanish)
  3. ^ History of Stella Maris (in Spanish)
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