Stella Maris Church, Montevideo

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The Stella Maris Church (Spanish: Iglesia Stella Maris) is a Roman Catholic parish church in the neighbourhood of Carrasco, Montevideo, Uruguay.[1]

The edifice was built in 1918, designed by architect Rafael Ruano.[2] It is dedicated to Our Lady, Star of the Sea, in allusion to the fact that Carrasco was a seaside resort when it was established at the beginning of the 20th century.

The parish was established on 24 February 1934.[1]

Several years ago a wooden image of a Christ Pantocrator was added to the main altar.[3]

In the front yard can be seen an image of the Virgin of the Thirty-Three, patron saint of Uruguay.

References

  1. 1.[1.2]"Stella Maris". Archdiocese of Montevideo. Retrieved 30 March 2013. (in Spanish)
  2. 2."Stella Maris". Intendencia de Montevideo. Retrieved 27 April 2013. (in Spanish)
  3. 3.History of Stella Maris (in Spanish)