Holy Cross Cathedral, Santa Cruz del Quiché facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holy Cross Cathedral |
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| Catedral de la Santa Cruz del Quiché | |
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| Location | Santa Cruz del Quiché |
| Country |  Guatemala |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
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| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Quiché |
The Holy Cross Cathedral is an important religious building in Guatemala. In Spanish, it is called the Catedral de la Santa Cruz del Quiché. It is located in the town of Santa Cruz del Quiché. This town is in the western part of the country.
The cathedral is a very old building. It was built in 1768, making it over 250 years old! It is part of the Roman Catholic Church.
History of the Cathedral
The Holy Cross Cathedral has a long and interesting past. It serves as the main church for the Diocese of Quiché. A diocese is an area that a bishop looks after.
This diocese was officially created in 1967 by Pope Paul VI. The current bishop in charge of the cathedral and its diocese is Rosolino Bianchetti Boffelli.
Religious Events
The cathedral is a center for important Catholic celebrations. During Easter, the church holds special processions. These are parades where people show their religious devotion.
Two of the most important processions are for the Lord Buried and the Virgin of Sorrows. These events are a significant part of the local culture and faith.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral de la Santa Cruz (Quiché) para niños
- Roman Catholicism in Guatemala
- Holy Cross Church
- List of cathedrals in Guatemala
Images for kids
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The church as it looked in 1910.
