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The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Benedict of Palermo (Spanish: Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo) is a Roman Catholic parish church in Paysandú, Uruguay.[1]
Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Parish church |
Year consecrated | 1860 |
Location | |
Location | Paysandú, ![]() |
Architecture | |
Type | Basilica |
The parish was established in 1805.[1]
The current temple was built in 1860, severely damaged during the siege of Paysandú (1864-1865) and rebuilt afterwards. It is dedicated to saint Benedict the Moor and the Virgin of the Rosary.[1]
In 1906 a Walcker organ was inaugurated.[2]
In 1949, Pope Pius XII proclaimed it basilica minor.[3]
Currently, a fundraising committee is advocating its refurbishment, understanding that, apart from its great religious and historic significance, this temple is also the venue of important cultural events.[4]
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