Toluca Cathedral
| Toluca Cathedral | |
|---|---|
Catedral de Toluca | |
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| Country | Mexico |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | church |
| Dedicated | 11 April 1976 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Groundbreaking | 12 May 1867 |
| Completed | 1978 |
| Administration | |
| Division | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toluca |
Toluca Cathedral, formally Cathedral of Saint Joseph of Nazareth (Spanish: Catedral de San José de Nazaret)[1] is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Toluca, Mexico, named after Saint Joseph.[1]
The cathedral's construction began in 1867, but was completed only in the second half of the twentieth century.[2] The Neoclassical facade features the images of Saint John, Saint Thomas, Saint Peter and Saint James. There is also a relief depicting the Ascension of Jesus. Above the clock there are three female figures representing faith, charity and hope.
History
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For the construction of the cathedral the Rosario Chapel and the Chapel of San Joseph were demolished.[2] These buildings were located on the large plot belonging to the old Franciscan convent of Our Lady of the Assumption.[2]
References
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- ^ Jump up to: a b "Catedral de San José de Nazaret". GCatholic.org. Retrieved 14 Aug 2014.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Catedral" (in Spanish). Toluca.gob.mx. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 14 Aug 2014.
