Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino |
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| 28°03′33″N 15°32′52″W / 28.0593°N 15.5478°W | |
| Location | Teror, Gran Canaria |
| Country | Spain |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| History | |
| Dedication | Virgen del Pino |
| Consecrated | 1767 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | active Basilica minor |
| Heritage designation | RI-51-0004241 |
| Designated | 1977 |
| Style | Neoclassical |
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| Diocese | Diocese of Canarias |
The Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino is a beautiful and important Catholic church. It is located in the town of Teror, on the island of Gran Canaria in Spain. This church is dedicated to the Virgen del Pino, also known as Our Lady of the Pine. She is a very special figure in the Canary Islands.
The building you see today was constructed between 1760 and 1767. It is built in the Neoclassical style. This style often uses grand columns and balanced shapes, similar to ancient Greek and Roman buildings.
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History of the Basílica
Early Beginnings
The church in Teror has a long history. The local church community, called a parish, was first started in 1505. This means people have been worshipping here for over 500 years!
Building the Current Church
The current church building began construction in 1760. It was finished and officially opened in 1767. This opening is called a "consecration." It means the building was formally set aside for religious use. The church was dedicated to the Virgen del Pino. Legend says she appeared in this area a long time ago.
Becoming a Basilica
The Virgen del Pino was declared the patron saint of Gran Canaria. This means she is considered a special protector of the island. On August 30, 1914, the church was given the important title of a "basilica."
Just a few years later, on January 12, 1916, the church received an even higher honor. It was declared a papal Basilica minor. This is a special title given by the Pope himself. It was the very first church in the Canary Islands to receive this important recognition.
See also
In Spanish: Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino para niños
