Interior
Guayaquil Cathedral
Interior
Guayaquil Cathedral
Guayaquil
Cathedral
Image of Jesus
crucified
crucified
The Cathedral of Guayaquil is where the city's faith is preserved.
Texto: Trail Forth Journal / Fotos: Trail Forth Journal & Instituto Nacional Patrimonio.
Before being promoted to a cathedral by Pope Gregory XVI on 14 September 1838, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil, San Pedro Apóstol, was known as the Iglesia Matriz. It was located at the foot of Las Peñas, where the city of Guayaquil was born.
Guayaquil Cathedral History.
The original structure dates back to the mid-16th century and was built on the hill of Santa Ana using 100% wood. Since then, it has been dedicated to the Apostle Santiago, the city’s patron saint. Several fires devastated the city at the end of the 17th century, one of which destroyed the wooden church in 1692.
The present cathedral, built in 1965, stands on the site of the first mother church. This area has been occupied since the New City was established: It is located on Chimborazo Street, close to the Plaza Mayor or Plaza de Armas.
From Calle Chimborazo, you can see the front of the cathedral, which features carved statues of the four evangelists that have been there since the cathedral was built. Above these are two imposing towers, each ending in a neo-Gothic spire.
Guayaquil Cathedral
The current cathedral stands on the site of the original parish church, built in 1965. This area became part of the New City when this designation was given. It is located near Chimborazo Street, close to the Plaza Mayor, also known as the Plaza de Armas.
From Chimborazo Street, you can see the front of the cathedral, which has been adorned with carved statues of the Four Evangelists since its completion. Above these are two imposing towers, each ending in a neo-Gothic spire.
Colour photograph Catedral de Guayaquil, 1877.
Guayaquil Cathedral description.
This is undoubtedly the most important place in Guayaquil to express your faith. It features stained glass, ogives, and images of apostles from the Old and New Testaments, as well as significant Latin American saints and blessed individuals.
This is undoubtedly the most important place in Guayaquil for expressing faith. It features stained glass, ogives and images of apostles from the Old and New Testaments, as well as important Latin American saints and blessed individuals.
The cathedral has three important processions during the year: Corpus Christi, Corazon de Jesus and Cristo Rey. The Cathedral of Guayaquil is part of the Arquidiocesis de Guayaquil.
Guayaquil Cathedral, interior.
Guayaquil
Catedral de Guayaquil
Trail Forth Journal
Jairo Cabrera
🇪🇨 Ecuador
Editor
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