Santo Domingo de Soriano, Villa Soriano explained

Building Name:Santo Domingo de Soriano
Location:Villa Soriano,
Religious Affiliation:Roman Catholic
Status:Chapel
Architecture Type:Church

The Chapel of Saint Dominic Soriano (Spanish; Castilian: link=no|'''Capilla de Santo Domingo de Soriano''') is a Roman Catholic church building in Villa Soriano, Soriano Department, Uruguay.[1]

History

Santo Domingo Soriano was one of the oldest European settlements in the colonial Banda Oriental, dating to 1624. At that time it had a small chapel. The present building was constructed much later, but nevertheless constitutes a historic landmark. It features the only articulated image of Jesus Christ in Uruguay.[2]

This chapel is annexed to the Parish of Dolores.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Churches in Soriano . Diocese of Mercedes . 21 May 2013 .
  2. http://www.lanave.com.uy/santodomingosoriano/iglesia.html Church of Villa Soriano