Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Saviour, San Salvador de Jujuy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Saviour |
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| Catedral Basílica de San Salvador de Jujuy | |
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| 24°11′07″S 65°18′13″W / 24.1852°S 65.3036°W | |
| Location | San Salvador de Jujuy |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
The Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Saviour (also known as Catedral Basílica de San Salvador de Jujuy) is a very important Catholic church in San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina. It is the main church for the Catholic bishop in the city. This beautiful building is also a historic landmark for the country. It was officially declared a National Historical Monument in 1931.
This cathedral is a fantastic example of the Spanish colonial style from the 1700s. Before this building, several other churches stood here. However, they were built with materials that weren't strong enough. Because of this, none of them lasted very long. The last of these older churches was no longer safe to use by 1736. That's when the construction of the cathedral we see today began. The exact date it opened is not known, but people believe it was between 1761 and 1765. Since then, only small changes have been made to the building in the late 1800s and 1900s.
A Special Flag Blessing
The Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Saviour played a key role in Argentina's history. On May 25, 1812, the new Argentine flag was blessed right here. This flag was created by Manuel Belgrano, a very important figure in Argentina's fight for independence.
Soon after the flag was blessed, the soldiers and people of the city gathered. They stood in front of the Cabildo (a historic government building) and swore loyalty to the new flag. This important moment is remembered today by a painting. The painting was created by Luis De Servi for the 100th anniversary of the event. You can find it on one of the cathedral's walls.
Our Lady of the Rosary
Inside the cathedral, people honor a special image called Our Lady of the Rosary of Paypaya and White River. In 1812, this image was declared the "Patron of the Armies of the North." This means she was seen as a protector for the armies fighting to free the country.
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Argentina
- Holy Saviour
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