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Stella Maris Church, Montevideo

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Parroquia Stella Maris
Parroquia Stella Maris en 2013.
Parroquia Stella Maris en 2013.
Religion
Affiliation Roman Catholic
Ecclesiastical or organisational status Parish church
Patron Stella Maris
Year consecrated 1918
Location
Location Gabriel Otero 6489
Montevideo, Uruguay
Interactive map of Parroquia Stella Maris
Architecture
Architect Rafael Ruano
Type Church

Stella Maris Church, Montevideo — 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. Back to citation occurrence 1.0 Back to citation occurrence 1.1 "Stella Maris". Archdiocese of Montevideo. Retrieved 30 March 2013. (in Spanish)
  2. Back to citation "Stella Maris". Intendencia de Montevideo. Retrieved 27 April 2013. (in Spanish)
  3. Back to citation History of Stella Maris (in Spanish)

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