Santuario Nacional del Corazón de Jesús, Montevideo explained

Cerrito Church
Fullname:National Shrine of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Country:Uruguay
Location:Cerrito, Montevideo
Address:Bruno Mendez 3880
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Founded Date:1919
Dedication:Sacred Heart of Jesus
Architect:Ernesto Vespignani
Elzeario Boix
Horacio Terra Arocena
Style:Neo-Byzantine
Completed Date:1926

The National Shrine of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Spanish; Castilian: Santuario Nacional del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús), popularly known as Iglesia del Cerrito (due to its location on top of the Cerrito de la Victoria) is a Roman Catholic parish church and national shrine in Montevideo, Uruguay.[1]

Overview

The building is inspired in the Sacré-Cœur, Paris with some influences of Hagia Sophia, Constantinople; it bears a free interpretation of the Byzantine style, but built in brick. Its situation on top of the Cerrito hill makes it one of the most notable landmarks in the Montevidean cityscape.

This temple is a National Sanctuary since 1898, as established by Archbishop Mariano Soler.[2] Later, the parish was established on 30 October 1919.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Iglesia del Cerrito. Archdiocese of Montevideo . 31 March 2013 .
  2. Web site: National Shrine of the Sacred Heart . 24 June 2012 . Archdiocese of Montevideo . 1 May 2013.