Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Huancayo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity |
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| Catedral de la Santísima Trinidad | |
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| Location | Huancayo |
| Country |  Peru |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity (also known as Catedral de la Santísima Trinidad in Spanish) is often called the Huancayo Cathedral. It is the biggest church in the city of Huancayo, Peru. You can find it on the west side of Constitutión Square.
This beautiful building has a neoclassical style. Inside, it holds many old paintings from the Cusco School of painting. This was a famous art style from the city of Cusco. The cathedral is also where the Archbishop of Huancayo works.
History of the Cathedral
Building the Church
This cathedral was first known as the Matriz Cathedral. It was built on land that kind neighbors donated. Construction started a long time ago, on March 18, 1799. It took many years to finish. The building was finally completed on March 18, 1831.
Becoming a Cathedral
In 1955, something special happened. Pope Pius XII made a special decision, called a "bull." This decision officially made the church a "Cathedral Church." This meant it became more important than another big church in Huancayo, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. The cathedral is dedicated to the Holy Trinity. The city of Huancayo itself was dedicated to the Holy Trinity back in 1572.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral de Huancayo para niños
- List of cathedrals in Peru
- Roman Catholicism in Peru
