Church of San Miguel de Arcangel (Buenos Aires) explained

Church of San Miguel de Arcángel
Location:Corner of Bartolomé Mitre and Suipacha, San Nicolás, Buenos Aires
Rite:Catholic
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Country: Argentina
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Patron:Saint Michael the Archangel
Architect:César Ferrari, current facade
Architecture Style:Renaissance
Funded By:Juan Guillermo González
Established:1830
Year Completed:1916
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Church of San Miguel de Arcángel is a Catholic church in Buenos Aires, Argentina, declared a national historic monument in 1983.[1]

History

The first chapel was built around 1730 by the initiative of Juan Guillermo González y Aragón, a distinguished Spanish gentleman who after being widowed was dedicated to the priesthood.[2] The Church of San Miguel was initially founded as, being elevated to parish in 1830 and bearing the name of Saint Michael the Archangel as patron.[3]

Clashes between Spanish and British troops took place during the second British invasion of the River Plate on the street on which the church is located.[4] The current façade is the work of César Augusto Ferrari, who started remodeling works in 1912.[5]

References

  1. Book: Trámite parlamentario. 2000. Imprenta del Congreso de la Nación.
  2. Book: Dos ilustres antecesores de Manuel Belgrano y Juan J. Castelli, próceres de Mayo. 1960. Ed. Theoría, 1960.
  3. Book: Volvió a abrirse al culto la histórica iglesia parroquial de San Miguel. La Nación.
  4. Book: Todo es historia, Temas104-109. 1976. Todo es Historia.
  5. Book: Patrimonio artístico nacional. 2006. Academia Nacional de Bellas Artes. 9789506120092.