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.