Basilica of St. Lawrence, Asheville
Minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church in Asheville, North Carolina / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Minor Basilica of St. Lawrence the Deacon & Martyr is a minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, United States. The church was designed and built in 1905 by Spanish architect Rafael Guastavino along with his fellow architect R. S. Smith and the Roman Catholic community of Asheville.[1] Pope John Paul II elevated the status of the church to minor basilica in 1993. It is a parish church, located within the Diocese of Charlotte. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and is the only basilica in western North Carolina. Its dome, inspired by the Basilica de los Desamparados of Valencia, has a span of 58 by 82 feet (18 by 25 m), and is reputed to be the largest, freestanding, elliptical dome in North America. The architectural style is Spanish Renaissance.[2][3]
The Minor Basilica of Saint Lawrence | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
District | Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte |
Rite | Latin Rite |
Leadership | Very Rev. Mgsr. Roger Arnsparger, V.E., Rector |
Status | Minor Basilica |
Location | |
Location | Asheville, North Carolina, United States |
State | North Carolina |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Rafael Guastavino |
Style | Spanish Renaissance architecture |
Completed | 1909 |
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It is located in the Downtown Asheville Historic District.