Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, Dalcahue facts for kids
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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| Location | Dalcahue, Chiloé Island, Chiloé Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile |
| Part of | Churches of Chiloé |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iii) |
| Inscription | 2000 (24th Session) |
| Area | 1.56 ha (3.9 acres) |
The Church of Our Lady of Sorrows of Dalcahue is a beautiful Catholic church found in the main square of Dalcahue, a town on Chiloé Island, Chile. Its full name in Spanish is Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de Dalcahue.
This special church is known for its history and unique design. It is a very important landmark in Chile.
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Why is the Church of Dalcahue Important?
The Church of Our Lady of Sorrows was recognized as a National Monument of Chile in 1971. This means it's a protected historical site. Even more impressively, on November 30, 2000, it became one of 16 Churches of Chiloé to be named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This makes it a place of global importance, recognized for its cultural and historical value.
A Look at Its History
The current church building was constructed in the late 1800s. It stands on a spot where an even older chapel used to be. That first chapel was built by Jesuit missionaries. Jesuits are a group of Catholic priests who traveled the world to teach and spread their faith. They built many missions, or special communities, in places like Chiloé.
The Church's Role Today
Today, the Church of Dalcahue is still an active place of worship. It is the main church for one of the 24 parishes that make up the Diocese of Ancud. A parish is like a local church community, and a diocese is a larger area managed by a bishop.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores (Dalcahue) para niños
