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Church in Abancay, Peru From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral (Spanish: 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]
Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral | |
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Catedral de la Virgen del Rosario | |
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Location | Abancay |
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Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
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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