Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St. Francis of Assisi |
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Façade
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| District | Diocese of San Cristóbal de La Laguna |
| Province | Archdiocese of Seville |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Church |
| Location | |
| Location | Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural style | Colonial of the Canary Islands |
| Completed | 1680 |
| Direction of façade | East |
The Church of St. Francis of Assisi (or Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís in Spanish) is a beautiful Catholic church. You can find it in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which is in the Canary Islands, Spain.
This church was once part of a Franciscan monastery. Today, it is the second most important church in the city. Only the Church of the Conception is considered more important. The church you see today was finished in 1680. It is famous for having many amazing works of art inside.
The church has three main sections, called naves. It is a great example of Baroque architecture in the Canary Islands. This style of building is known for being very grand and detailed.
The church is most famous for a special image called the Señor de las Tribulaciones. This is a small picture that shows Jesus Christ. It became very famous in 1893. At that time, a serious illness was spreading through the city. Many people were getting sick.
People carried this image in a parade through the streets. After the parade, the illness stopped in a way that seemed like a miracle. Because of this, the image is seen as a protector of the city. It is also known as the Señor de Santa Cruz, meaning "Lord of Santa Cruz."
Gallery
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Inside the church
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The main altar
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The image of the Señor de las Tribulaciones
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A side section of the church
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A statue of St. Anthony of Padua
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The Virgin Mary statue on the outside of the church
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A statue of St. Peter of Saint Joseph de Betancur, the first saint from the Canary Islands
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) para niños
