Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral, Abancay explained

Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral
Other Name:Catedral de la Virgen del Rosario
Location:Abancay
Country: Peru
Denomination:Roman Catholic Church

The Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral (Spanish; Castilian: Catedral de la Virgen del Rosario)[1] also called Abancay Cathedral[2] is the name that receives a religious building that is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is located in the city of Abancay in the Department of Apurímac southeast of the South American country of Peru.[3]

The building probably began to be built in the year 1645, during the time when the territory was a Spanish colony. The construction has undergone modifications in its structure and parts several times. The cathedral is characterized by simple architecture, has a single tower with a belfry. In 1970 the current building was completely remodeled. In October of each year are celebrated the feasts in honor to the Virgin Mary in its invocation of the Rosary.-

It is under the pastoral responsibility of Bishop Gilberto Gómez González.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.gcatholic.org/churches/southamerica/4861.htm Cathedral of the Virgin of Rosary in Abancay
  2. Web site: Parroquia el Sagrario - Catedral de Abancay. www.diocesisdeabancay.org. es-es. 2017-02-16.
  3. News: Abancay, reflexiones en la Catedral y en la Plaza Mayor. 2016-11-19. larepublica.pe. 2017-02-16. es. https://web.archive.org/web/20170217155644/http://larepublica.pe/turismo/destinos/822552-abancay-reflexiones-en-la-catedral-y-en-la-plaza-mayor. 2017-02-17. dead.